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FT12 FWJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2026 154,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 149,052 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undercover Fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 140,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 113,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,117 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 92,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,411 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 FWJ 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 78.6%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

FT12 FWJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is FT12 FWJ safe to buy?

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