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FT12 XHM

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

273,429 mi
Last recorded273,429 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 273,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 273,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 265,942 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 265,219 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 247,354 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 247,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 222,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 205,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 183,389 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 183,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 146,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 127,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,592 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 184,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,192 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,490 miles

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)

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 XHM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHM, 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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FT12 XHM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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