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FT12 FVZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,465 mi
Last recorded135,465 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 135,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 124,517 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 124,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 117,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre 3m and worn on inner and outer edges

Rear both rear tyres 2m

Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,505 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 81,097 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 46,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 46,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FVZ 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 71.4%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

FT12 FVZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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