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FR12 HYO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,360 mi
Last recorded143,360 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 143,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 140,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,852 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 6 Sep 2022 131,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,676 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 88,691 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 69,023 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HYO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

FR12 HYO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FR12 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 HYO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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