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FY12 VCW

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,787 mi
Last recorded140,787 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2026 140,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,318 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 115,081 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 106,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 92,289 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf upper inner arm bushes slight parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,165 miles

rear flexies not fully clipped in to mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2019 82,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front under tray damage

Offside Front wing & bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

cut chunk out of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,144 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 VCW 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 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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

FY12 VCW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is FY12 VCW safe to buy?

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