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FY12 OCL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 143,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 138,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 129,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Number plate light flickers on and off when tapped lightly

Pass 31 Aug 2020 93,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section sleeve clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 93,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling tyre on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section sleeve clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,810 miles

SMOKE EMISIONS NOT DETECTED

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,593 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 52,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,657 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 26 Feb 2015 36,180 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 OCL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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