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MF12 FFA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,887 mi
Last recorded125,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 FFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 114,072 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,552 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 111,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,113 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,512 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 104,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 102,164 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 102,164 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 99,279 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MF12 FFA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF12 FFA, 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 MF12 FFA registered?

MF12 FFA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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