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FT12 FOM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 112,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,911 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 103,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,718 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated (grease on both ends of boot)

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 72,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,510 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

d.s.m limits were tested and met

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,083 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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FT12 FOM 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 84.6%.

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 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 FT12 FOM, 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 FT12 FOM registered?

FT12 FOM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FT12 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 FOM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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