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FV12 UZB

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 UZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 112,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,549 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 104,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,176 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 96,176 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear rocker switch on boot lid intermittently working

Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear rocker switch on boot lid intermittently working

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,585 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,442 miles

offside and nearside front suspension lower rear arm bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 34,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,547 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 UZB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZB, 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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What year was FV12 UZB registered?

FV12 UZB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 UZB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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