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FT12 FTV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,677 mi
Last recorded148,677 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 148,677 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2026 148,671 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2025 145,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror damage

Fail 1 Mar 2025 145,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,379 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 132,376 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 130,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 127,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 121,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 15 Mar 2019 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED REPLACED SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,258 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 FTV 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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

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