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FV12 PCF

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 PCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2026 127,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,206 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower control arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 123,204 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower control arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower control arms (rear of the two arms) bushes worn badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 118,227 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower control arms (rear of the two arms) bushes worn badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,365 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,969 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 108,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 102,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit and damage on outer wall (255/35/R19) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 95,879 miles

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear. (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted front to rear o/s n/s

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,010 miles

engine cover fitted

floor cover fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

floor cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 PCF is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PCF, 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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FV12 PCF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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