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FV12 DYY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,671 mi
Last recorded138,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 138,671 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, top arm's bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 123,066 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,204 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 112,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high after correctly fitting bulb (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,400 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***ON LIMIT-ADVISE REPLACE ASAP*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,278 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 DYY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

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

Is FV12 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 DYY 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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