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FY12 XRV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 101,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,876 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,745 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 56,719 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,309 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 XRV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XRV, 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

How do I check the history of FY12 XRV?

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What year was FY12 XRV registered?

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

Is FY12 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 XRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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