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FR12 WVD

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,105 mi
Last recorded135,105 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 WVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 135,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,542 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 124,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 115,576 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s rear tyre worn edges and nail in tyre.

very small split in n/s front outer c.v. gaiter.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 95,394 miles

small split in n/s front outer cv boot.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 95,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

small split in n/s front outer cv boot.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,736 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 87,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 81,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 81,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,162 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 670,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,162 miles

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)

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 WVD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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