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FV12 LVD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 142,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2026 142,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 134,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low / bald inner inner tread with slight stepping forming (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 126,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 126,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,329 miles

Movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2020 98,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished close to cords

Offside front tyre heavily perished close to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,982 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,703 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,513 miles

Emissions too low for emission's print out

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,554 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,036 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 LVD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

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

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