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FY12 XPV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,480 mi
Last recorded149,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 149,480 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,242 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 116,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,702 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 75,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,837 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,325 miles

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

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

emission tested and no reading recorded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,394 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,356 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 XPV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

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

Is FY12 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 XPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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