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FY12 XPK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,498 mi
Last recorded128,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 128,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 128,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 124,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 119,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,360 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 115,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 102,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 102,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 100,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake flexi hose insecure

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 95,568 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f,o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,368 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 78,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,118 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 52,099 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XPK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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