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FT12 XLM

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,299 mi
Last recorded173,299 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 173,299 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,269 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 153,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,935 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 134,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,355 miles

Covers fitted not permitting a full inspection .

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,339 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 98,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,432 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 XLM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

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

Is FT12 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 XLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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