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FT12 LXE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 141,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2026 141,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 131,877 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 131,851 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 123,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 113,202 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 113,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 93,385 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 93,385 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 88,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions F A S not detected

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,084 miles

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

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

centre section exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 May 2017 63,621 miles

exchaust clamp corrodied

int mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2016 53,524 miles

child seats nsr and osr

Fail 19 May 2016 53,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seats nsr and osr

Pass 19 May 2015 44,223 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 44,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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 LXE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

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

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