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FW12 MVL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,695 mi
Last recorded165,695 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 165,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 165,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,339 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,447 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 133,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 119,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,056 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve supports corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,107 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 30 Dec 2016 63,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,378 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MVL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 FW12 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

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

Is FW12 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 MVL 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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