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FW12 MWC

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,565 mi
Last recorded120,565 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 MWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,897 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 91,895 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & N/S/F

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,604 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & N/S/F

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,016 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,935 miles

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 3 Aug 2017 49,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on shoulders

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape + badly worn outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FW12 MWC 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 75%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

FW12 MWC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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