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FT12 XLP

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 129,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2025 111,033 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 100,325 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle clamp and back box clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 91,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 91,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,768 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,548 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,548 miles

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

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)

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 XLP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

FT12 XLP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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