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FV12 LUT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 146,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 145,270 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 103,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror

slight movement in both front lower suspension arms rear bushes and bushes cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight movement in both front lower suspension arms rear bushes and bushes cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2019 97,729 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded.

Offside Front Brake pads and disc shown signs of overheating.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,556 miles

nearside rear tyre winter rest normal

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 LUT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LUT, 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 LUT registered?

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

Is FV12 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 LUT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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