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FV12 DWU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 125,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all shock absorbers corroded

stonechips in windscreen

wear to multiple suspension bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2024 122,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 117,507 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,781 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,080 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,983 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Poor beam pattern from headlamps.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,147 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,169 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 DWU 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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

FV12 DWU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FV12 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 DWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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