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FY12 VDC

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,481 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to age crack

Pass 2 Apr 2024 74,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,609 miles

nearside tyre age cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,185 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges & pressure was very low.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges & pressure was very low.

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,179 miles

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,872 miles

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

Offside 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 VDC 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 80%.

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 VDC, 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

How do I check the history of FY12 VDC?

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What year was FY12 VDC registered?

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

Is FY12 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 VDC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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