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FV12 UXL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,048 mi
Last recorded168,048 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 168,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.1mm, 2.3/3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 168,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders bald, 1.5mm across 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders below 0.1mm, 2.3/3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 149,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 135,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush front arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 134,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush front arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,790 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 119,790 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,648 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UXL 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 73.3%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

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

Is FV12 UXL safe to buy?

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