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FY12 XTJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,126 mi
Last recorded56,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 56,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 54,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,180 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 52,180 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,657 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 33,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,471 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,928 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,498 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,776 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 XTJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

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

Is FY12 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 XTJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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