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FY12 RAX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,382 mi
Last recorded142,382 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 142,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,175 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2025 135,175 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 124,861 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Apr 2023 113,410 miles

emissions trigger point not met

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,670 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 14 Apr 2021 92,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 87,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,231 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,204 miles

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

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 RAX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

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

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