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FY12 PYV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 117,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,628 miles

Offside Front screen wash jet partly blocked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods rear bushes perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from front of engine

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,871 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

bearing noise from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2024 105,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

bearing noise from engine

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,447 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on front of engine

Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

noise on front of engine

Pass 20 Aug 2022 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,638 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,873 miles

Exhaust system insecure centrepipe sleeve broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,348 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 PYV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 PYV registered?

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

Is FY12 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 PYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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