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FT12 WOU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,965 mi
Last recorded205,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 205,965 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 190,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 173,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 152,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 144,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 144,011 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,059 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 133,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 122,719 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 122,719 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,406 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,838 miles

Engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect some testable items

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short ABS (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect some testable items

Offside Front under wing plastic cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,610 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 WOU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

FT12 WOU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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