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FR12 EKO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 EKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6 mm across centre 3/4. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 87,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords also exposed, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 75,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 75,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to no dip beam. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,235 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,231 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,646 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve broken/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,257 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,815 miles

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Front Wipers Slight Smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Front Wipers Slight Smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,352 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,696 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 22,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,299 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FR12 EKO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR12 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FR12 EKO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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