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FR12 GKV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 122,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 117,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 117,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 111,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 105,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 105,395 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 97,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2021 90,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 83,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,285 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,969 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 GKV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

FR12 GKV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is FR12 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 GKV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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