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SA12 FYD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,314 mi
Last recorded167,314 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 FYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 167,314 miles

slight surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 5 Aug 2025 161,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 151,602 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 147,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 140,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 126,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil +osr barely visible (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 97,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil +osr barely visible (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,428 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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SA12 FYD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 SA12 FYD, 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 SA12 FYD registered?

SA12 FYD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is SA12 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 FYD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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