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FY12 PUF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,729 mi
Last recorded157,729 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 PUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 157,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 157,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 142,103 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 115,462 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2015 53,232 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)

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

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 PUF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

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

Is FY12 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 PUF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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