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FY12 VGR

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 117,104 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 101,572 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 101,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 89,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 73,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,929 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, wearing unevenly on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm, wearing unevenly on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, rear arm inner bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic under floor covers and engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,561 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear arm, rear bushes are perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underfloor covers and engine undertray are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 49,561 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear arm, rear bushes are perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underfloor covers and engine undertray are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear accident damage to wheel arch

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,817 miles

internal head/light adjuster moved

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,148 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 VGR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 VGR, 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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FY12 VGR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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