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OY12 FMP

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,155 mi
Last recorded172,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 FMP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 172,155 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape and tread getting low in spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 172,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape and tread getting low in spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 153,365 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 153,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Fail 24 Jun 2024 130,500 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring lower rubber corroding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,818 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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OY12 FMP 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 OY12 FMP, 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 OY12 FMP registered?

OY12 FMP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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