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FT12 XVV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,363 mi
Last recorded176,363 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 XVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 176,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

injector blowing

Fail 21 May 2026 176,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

injector blowing

Pass 2 Jun 2025 166,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 166,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 157,100 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 147,278 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 147,278 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,632 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 132,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,584 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both brakes sticking slightly - o/s/r signs of overheating

Fail 2 Jun 2021 115,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both brakes sticking slightly - o/s/r signs of overheating

Pass 20 May 2020 101,244 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 101,244 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front both wipers worn/smearing - washer fluid warning on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,716 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 XVV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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