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FY12 XSG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,351 mi
Last recorded159,351 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 159,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear indicators going white

Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,393 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,589 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 26 Nov 2021 98,786 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,690 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,243 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 XSG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

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

Is FY12 XSG safe to buy?

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