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FY12 VGP

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,978 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 54,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking in between treads

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

Offside Rear cracking in between treads

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,918 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 VGP 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 92.3%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

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

Is FY12 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 VGP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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