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FW12 MVA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

231,245 mi
Last recorded231,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 MVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 231,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 212,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 194,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 194,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 192,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 179,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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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FW12 MVA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FW12 MVA, 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 FW12 MVA registered?

FW12 MVA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 MVA safe to buy?

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