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FV12 PHK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,685 mi
Last recorded136,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 136,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 136,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 121,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,293 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,377 miles

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

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 8 Jan 2018 70,376 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,423 miles

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

headlamp levelling fault displayed on dash board

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,374 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,257 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 PHK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

FV12 PHK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FV12 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 PHK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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