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FY12 VEM

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 VEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 106,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald/worn on edges & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/ inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut by outer bead and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TURRET COVER MISSING

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TURRET COVER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 63,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 28,183 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 VEM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

FY12 VEM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is FY12 VEM safe to buy?

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