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FR12 EKV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,676 mi
Last recorded138,676 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 138,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 137,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 135,912 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 135,166 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,431 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 110,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,909 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 83,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 73,356 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 73,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

timing belt due every 5 years

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,107 miles

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 EKV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKV, 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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What year was FR12 EKV registered?

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

Is FR12 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 EKV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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