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FY12 UPS

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 122,530 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,934 miles

underbody & rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2025 112,386 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 112,383 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 98,330 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 98,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,372 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 73,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tred

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,358 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 UPS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

FY12 UPS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is FY12 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 UPS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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