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LL12 FTN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,624 mi
Last recorded133,624 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 133,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre will require changing shortly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 126,196 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 123,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 123,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,685 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,685 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 116,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,638 miles

Both front brake discs rusty condition

Both rear brake discs rusty condition poss due to vehicle standing

N/s upper suspension arm mounting bushes slightly worn

O/s front upper suspension arm mounting worn slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,040 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 94,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,119 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2015 73,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LL12 FTN 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 73.3%.

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 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 LL12 FTN, 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 LL12 FTN registered?

LL12 FTN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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