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FV12 CXE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 160,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 160,292 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to position of broken spring on rear axle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,150 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 130,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,392 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 9 May 2022 112,272 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 91,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Rear brake discs are wearing a lip.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp corrode away at band. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Rear brake discs are wearing a lip.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,378 miles

platic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured with a nail. {Repairable }

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured with a nail. {Repairable }

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,812 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 CXE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

FV12 CXE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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