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FT12 FPD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 111,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 104,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,659 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 87,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 76,463 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,321 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 FPD 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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

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

Is FT12 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 FPD 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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