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FY12 VHH

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 149,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,618 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 142,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/50 x 17 (recommend replacement soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,884 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 225/50 17 recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers making inspection differcult

Fail 23 Feb 2021 101,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers making inspection differcult

Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,130 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,130 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,760 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VHH 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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

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

Is FY12 VHH safe to buy?

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