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FT12 FTD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,569 mi
Last recorded133,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 133,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 123,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,446 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 103,462 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 93,703 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 93,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 83,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,293 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,336 miles

Front 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 FTD 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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

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

Is FT12 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 FTD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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