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FR12 GKF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 GKF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,662 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 150,396 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 150,396 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,574 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 128,871 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 128,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bent Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bent Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,895 miles

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 lower o/s/f bent arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 30 Nov 2020 106,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 24 May 2018 77,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,449 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,482 miles

Front wipers smearing screen.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread also tyre cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Front wipers smearing screen.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyres cracking slightly in the tread.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,459 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 GKF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

FR12 GKF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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