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FW12 MWF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,803 mi
Last recorded123,803 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 123,803 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2024 123,767 miles

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear cluster lens damaged

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust loose on joint

Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 64,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,840 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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FW12 MWF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

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

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