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FR12 LUA

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 85,580 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,286 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 1 Aug 2022 65,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,781 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,299 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,184 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 24,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,080 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 LUA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

FR12 LUA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FR12 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 LUA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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