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FV12 DYJ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 133,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 125,684 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,002 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 DYJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

Is FV12 DYJ safe to buy?

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