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FX12 OVH

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 OVH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,186 miles

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

seat retractor poor repair but operational

Fail 28 Aug 2025 82,178 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,873 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 77,873 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low and heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,224 miles

front bumper damaged

fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,142 miles

both front tyre tread depths low , nearside front on 2.6mm

rear brake pads low , brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,562 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,953 miles

both rear tyres splitting

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer wall

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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FX12 OVH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX12 OVH, 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 FX12 OVH registered?

FX12 OVH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is FX12 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 OVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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