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FV12 CVY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,648 mi
Last recorded162,648 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 CVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 162,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 151,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 138,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 129,838 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 117,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 110,654 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 106,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower coil spring cup corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,070 miles

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

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,985 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,150 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 CVY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV12 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 CVY registered?

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

Is FV12 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 CVY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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