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FY12 SXX

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,926 mi
Last recorded75,926 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 75,926 miles

could not rev engine more than 2500rpm for smoke test blip test not detected reading too low to register

Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,552 miles

could not rev engine more than 2500rpm for smoke test blip test not detected

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 41,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,899 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 37,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 28,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,220 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,960 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)

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 SXX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

FY12 SXX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FY12 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 SXX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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