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FY12 RBU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,202 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,242 miles

Engine noisy

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,657 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,228 miles

Rear indicators slight white light

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,875 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,858 miles

emission clean passed

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,426 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,570 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 RBU 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 100%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

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

Is FY12 RBU safe to buy?

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