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FT12 HXW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 138,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 138,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,422 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 115,414 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,233 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,957 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,968 miles

emissions done not detected

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing

no readings recorded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,686 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 HXW 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 88.2%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FT12 HXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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