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FT12 FNO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 FNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 134,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 131,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ns outer sill nsr door slightly damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,788 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ns outer sill nsr door slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,701 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 121,701 miles

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 115,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,002 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve broken

n/s rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,203 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped.

Both rear tyre outer side walls slightly perished.

Front rear most lower arm bush's perished.

O/S/F wiper blade smeary but still clears wind screen.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,203 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Center (7.1.2 (d))

All brake discs slightly lipped.

Both rear tyre outer side walls slightly perished.

Front rear most lower arm bush's perished.

O/S/F wiper blade smeary but still clears wind screen.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,670 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx. (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,670 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx. (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,692 miles

emissions not tested due to manufactures limitations.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,519 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FT12 FNO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT12 FNO, 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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FT12 FNO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FT12 FNO safe to buy?

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