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FV12 DUA

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil initial seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads beginning to wear

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 71,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,506 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,506 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,504 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,828 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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 DUA is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA registered?

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

Is FV12 DUA safe to buy?

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