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FR12 KLD

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,636 mi
Last recorded236,636 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 236,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 228,745 miles

Both front link arms have play

Both front tyres a on the legal limit

Front brakes are out of balance but within requirements

Front washers very weak

Offside front headlamp is dim

Offside front headlamp is loose

Offside rear shock is leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2023 211,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OSF fog light not working

OSR lamp cluster damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2023 210,338 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 209,541 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2022 193,590 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Disc back plate slightly loose

Nearside front brake pad sensor damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 193,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front, lower, rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pad sensor damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 176,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear of the two front suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower, rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 162,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 154,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 145,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 131,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,765 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 KLD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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