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FT12 XGZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,306 mi
Last recorded163,306 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 163,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,779 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 155,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 142,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn heavily on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 142,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn heavily on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 130,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,634 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs in poor condition x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads wearing thin and will need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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 XGZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

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

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