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R5 FDJ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 124,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,981 miles

Rear Subframe and suspension has surface rust

Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,931 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip in top of swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 114,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip in top of swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 107,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,860 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 94,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,658 miles

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,471 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,755 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 73,969 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,787 miles

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim adjusted down

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,893 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 66,743 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Chip In Windscreen NOT Restricting Drivers View

Offside Front Wiper Blade Worn. Flat Blades.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,883 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT CLAMP (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE JOINT CLAMP INSECURE (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 225 40 18 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage Just Below Limit (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,987 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,548 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,356 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 45,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,846 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,972 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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R5 FDJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 FDJ, 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 R5 FDJ registered?

R5 FDJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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