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MF12 FFD

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 FFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 125,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,522 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm bush splitting and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm bush splitting and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,071 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 82,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,984 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,703 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,089 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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MF12 FFD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

MF12 FFD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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