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FY12 XRM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 128,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 128,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,552 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,251 miles

Emission too clean to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,966 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,901 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,476 miles

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 XRM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

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

Is FY12 XRM safe to buy?

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