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FV12 UYZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

208,358 mi
Last recorded208,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 208,358 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 208,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 187,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 272,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 247,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 130,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 183,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,175 miles

damage to engine under tray

n/s mirror mounted side repeater damaged

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 May 2018 83,488 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 16 May 2018 83,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 10 May 2017 75,118 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres "stepping" on inner edges 225/50r17y xl (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 67,740 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Undertray fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17 98y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 49,713 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

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 UYZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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