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FY12 OAG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 OAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 154,968 miles

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 154,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Ball joint bolt nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2024 129,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,505 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 101,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2022 94,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 94,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,811 miles

nsr exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,298 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 60,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,757 miles

all tyres split on inner sidewalls

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,706 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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FY12 OAG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY12 OAG, 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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FY12 OAG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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