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FY12 RCF

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,007 mi
Last recorded151,007 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 151,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2024 135,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,474 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,722 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,133 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 47,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,678 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 RCF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

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

Is FY12 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 RCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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