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FV12 UYF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,129 mi
Last recorded103,129 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 UYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 102,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,997 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine noise from under bonnet possibly from the alternator

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR wheel arch area corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,311 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 98,310 miles

Central Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,690 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,444 miles

Both front tyres worn on wedges.225/50/17.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,167 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,037 miles

N/S/F foglamp inop

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 UYF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UYF, 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

How do I check the history of FV12 UYF?

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What year was FV12 UYF registered?

FV12 UYF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is FV12 UYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 UYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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