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FR12 RYY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,988 mi
Last recorded140,988 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 140,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section blowing at the joint ( Slight). (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 127,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 May 2024 115,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 112,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 104,174 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp corroded and breaking apart

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 77,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,871 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,974 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 RYY 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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

FR12 RYY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FR12 RYY safe to buy?

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