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FV12 OGS

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 130,875 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 127,224 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 127,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 120,768 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 120,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 101,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides x2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,337 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 OGS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

FV12 OGS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FV12 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 OGS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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