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FR12 EMJ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,258 mi
Last recorded115,258 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 EMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,258 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 103,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,731 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,020 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,669 miles

tow bar brackets fitted no ballpoint no socked

Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tow bar brackets fitted no ballpoint no socked

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,201 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EMJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR12 EMJ registered?

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

Is FR12 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 EMJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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