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FY12 TFV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,412 mi
Last recorded134,412 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 134,412 miles

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

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

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

coolant level below max

Fail 31 Jul 2026 134,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant level below max

Pass 21 Aug 2025 128,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Towards the front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Towards the front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,564 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 119,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,270 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,270 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,302 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,302 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,178 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 6 Nov 2019 81,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/50 zr17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,469 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn very unevenly

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,468 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges and wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn very unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,165 miles

rear tyres stepping

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,885 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 TFV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

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

Is FY12 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 TFV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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