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FY12 PNL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,177 mi
Last recorded147,177 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 147,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 147,177 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 139,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 135,936 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 135,936 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 128,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 119,610 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp will to be re checked once levelling device is repaired

Pass 14 May 2020 107,323 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,914 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 91,914 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,114 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,253 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 PNL 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 64.7%.

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

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