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FT12 MDE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

176,867 mi
Last recorded176,867 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 176,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 174,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 174,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 172,595 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 168,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 163,585 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 156,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 147,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 140,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 121,699 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,212 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 MDE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

FT12 MDE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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