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FY12 OFR

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 OFR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 79,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 75,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,287 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,659 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 69,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,809 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,515 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 65,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,392 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,585 miles

Front tyres wearing 2.5-3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OFR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

FY12 OFR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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