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FY12 PXE

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,681 mi
Last recorded180,681 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 PXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 180,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 168,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 164,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn to 3mm tread. 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from damaged sump. oil level is close to minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 160,380 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 160,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 156,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 153,120 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear starting to look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

back box and middle section sleeves are corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 147,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 136,057 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 6 Jun 2018 119,001 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,664 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 17 Jun 2016 87,920 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,664 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 PXE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

FY12 PXE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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