2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FT12 FWL
2012 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 159,772 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 FWL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 159,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A4 (FT12 FWL) between May 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FT12 FWL Mileage History
- 13/05/201564,394 mi
- 19/05/201670,753 mi+6,359 mi
- 27/01/201778,471 mi+7,718 mi
- 25/01/201888,182 mi+9,711 mi
- 26/01/201888,203 mi+21 mi
- 25/01/201997,072 mi+8,869 mi
- 25/01/2020108,828 mi+11,756 mi
- 20/01/2021115,811 mi+6,983 mi
- 20/01/2022123,242 mi+7,431 mi
- 20/01/2023133,037 mi+9,795 mi
- 29/01/2024142,116 mi+9,079 mi
- 30/01/2025150,438 mi+8,322 mi
- 31/01/2025150,438 mi
- 26/01/2026159,711 mi+9,273 mi
- 30/01/2026159,772 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 8,898 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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