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FR12 GKG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,144 mi
Last recorded198,144 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 198,144 miles

Bonnet lever missing but opens.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And N/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Frontal. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Frontal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 172,926 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle missing

Fail 1 May 2025 172,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 12 Apr 2024 164,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 164,862 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,168 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 136,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3615, Age cracks,225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 4217, 225/50/17 98Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3615, Age cracks,225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 130,613 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Requires further investigation (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3615, Age cracks,225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 4217, 225/50/17 98Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3615, Age cracks,225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 116,382 miles

engine @ under covers

Fail 10 Jan 2018 116,370 miles

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

engine @ under covers

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,961 miles

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,871 miles

Both registration plates slightly cracked

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GKG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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