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FV12 CLN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

302,286 mi
Last recorded302,286 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 CLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 302,286 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 302,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator not working (broken) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 271,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2022 232,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 181,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 158,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 158,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 123,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 89,570 miles

Undertray's Fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 89,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,588 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear inner pads about 80% worn

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,272 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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FV12 CLN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV12 CLN, 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 FV12 CLN registered?

FV12 CLN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 CLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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