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FT12 WPA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,297 mi
Last recorded172,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 172,297 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 172,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 166,029 miles

Front undertray missing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields insecure

oil leak at oil cooler

Fail 12 Jun 2025 166,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front undertray missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields insecure

oil leak at oil cooler

Pass 21 Jun 2024 158,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside outer door mirror casing damaged

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

oil leak at pipes/ oil cooler

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 149,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 149,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 127,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm 225/50R17W inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm 225/50R17W inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 101,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,869 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,731 miles

engine cover fitted////// under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted////// under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,425 miles

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

undetected emissions peak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

undetected emissions peak

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 WPA 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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

FT12 WPA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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