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FR12 WNL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,497 mi
Last recorded153,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 153,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 153,485 miles

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

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper, rearmost arm - bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front upper, rearmost arm - bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 146,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper, rearmost arm - bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front upper, rearmost arm - bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 137,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm, bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm, bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 119,001 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,207 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,056 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,236 miles

Interior mirror insecure, other two mirrors are good to go.

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))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,823 miles

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

Front tyres worn on bald on edges

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WNL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WNL, 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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What year was FR12 WNL registered?

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

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