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FT12 FSO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,146 mi
Last recorded178,146 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 178,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 174,457 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 164,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 153,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 153,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cut to cord and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Shows previous signs of binding (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 142,044 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2022 142,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2021 132,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,454 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 113,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 100,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FSO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FSO, 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 FT12 FSO registered?

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

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