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FT12 LXS

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,924 mi
Last recorded193,924 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 193,924 miles

Front undertray fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 181,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,441 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Nearside Rear Damage to wheel arch

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2021 118,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,038 miles

Front both front tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 34,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 25,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 LXS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

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

Is FT12 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 LXS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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