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N123 FBS

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,641 mi
Last recorded104,641 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 FBS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,020 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 44,524 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,930 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 27,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,640 miles

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

both rear tyres badly out of shape

nearside front tyre out of shape

Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both rear tyres badly out of shape

nearside front tyre out of shape

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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N123 FBS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N123 FBS, 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 N123 FBS registered?

N123 FBS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is N123 FBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 FBS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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