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FV12 OGW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,826 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 49,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 43,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,623 miles

No smoke test results

Fail 14 Mar 2016 30,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No smoke test results

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,921 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 OGW 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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

FV12 OGW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FV12 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 OGW 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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