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FY12 XRH

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,007 mi
Last recorded223,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 223,007 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 222,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 218,012 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 212,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 210,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake flex hose not in its bracket

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 204,489 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip but not in drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 204,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip but not in drivers vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 195,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 186,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 175,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 162,341 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,570 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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 XRH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

FY12 XRH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is FY12 XRH safe to buy?

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