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FY12 ODG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 129,870 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,660 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 118,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure driver side, inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 108,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear aly arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick suspected seized caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 75,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,054 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 71,024 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision will not latch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed unable to open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,895 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,651 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,567 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 ODG 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 82.4%.

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 ODG, 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 FY12 ODG registered?

FY12 ODG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 ODG safe to buy?

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