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FY12 XNZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 82,103 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR, BRAKE PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES, WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F TYRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,086 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 47,882 miles

Brake performance not tested due to coil spring broken osf dangerous and vehicle to low for roller test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,746 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,580 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XNZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

FY12 XNZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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