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FT12 JFE

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn left side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn right side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn left side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn right side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,840 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both os and ns outer joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 88,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread pattern is distorted (5.2.3 (e))

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2024 88,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread pattern is distorted (5.2.3 (e))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,220 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 75,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,004 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,755 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,610 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,479 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,884 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,294 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear seat belt

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JFE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

FT12 JFE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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