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FY12 VGC

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,841 mi
Last recorded144,841 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 144,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 130,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 122,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,728 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 61,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,415 miles

both front tyres and the o/s/r low tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,744 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 VGC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC?

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What year was FY12 VGC registered?

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

Is FY12 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 VGC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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