2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FE12 FLW

The 2012 Audi A4 currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its test on 10 July 2026 at the recorded mileage, with no advisories or failures issued over the five-test history spanning 2022 to 2026. The trajectory of results is stable: four consecutive clean passes were followed by a single advisory in the latest examination, indicating no deterioration in roadworthiness across the recorded period. The fact that no component has been flagged more than once suggests the vehicle has not developed recurring mechanical or structural faults that testers have formally identified. However, this assessment is strictly limited to what the MOT record captures at annual intervals and does not reflect interim service or repair work. Annual mileage accumulation appears broadly consistent with the average rate implied for the vehicle's age. Testing intervals show progression from 2022 to 2026 without irregular gaps, and no recorded odometer reading has been supplied alongside each test, so precise year-on-year mileage cannot be verified from this data alone. At 134,697 miles on a 14-year-old car, wear-related degradation of consumables and drivetrain components becomes increasingly probable through normal use, even where the statutory test record remains clean. The MOT history does not include odometer readings, which prevents confirmation of whether mileage has been steady or whether any gaps in recorded use exist. For a buyer inspecting this vehicle in person, priority should be given to components known to deteriorate with high mileage on this platform. The front and rear suspension, particularly control arm bushes, coil springs, and top mount bearings, should be examined for play, cracking, or sagging, as MOT testers do not typically disassemble these parts. Brake discs and pads, including the nearside rear area where a tyre wear advisory was raised in the 2025 test, warrant close physical inspection for lipping, corrosion, and pad thickness. The underside and wheel arches should also be checked for surface corrosion, paying particular attention to the sills, subframe mounting points, and suspension turret areas, since structural integrity advisories are not currently recorded but could develop given the mileage and age. Editorially, this vehicle presents a medium level of purchase risk. The unbroken pass record and absence of repeated or serious advisories are favourable indicators, but the relatively high mileage means that mechanical components outside the scope of standard MOT inspection, such as the timing chain, turbocharger, dual-clutch gearbox mechatronics, and engine oil consumption patterns, should be scrutinised independently. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician, ideally one familiar with Audi drivetrains, is strongly advised to complement the DVSA data.