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FV12 LUD

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 122,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 163,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 153,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 80,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 80,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,340 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,128 miles

Lower engine/sill covers fitted. Unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

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 LUD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

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

Is FV12 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 LUD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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