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FV12 CSZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,505 mi
Last recorded177,505 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 177,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 168,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 157,173 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 156,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2022 140,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 114,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 3mm and worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,869 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (225/50r17)

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,685 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (225/50r17)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 49,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CSZ 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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

FV12 CSZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FV12 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 CSZ 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.

Does FV12 CSZ have outstanding finance?

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