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AL12 JAV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,207 mi
Last recorded177,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 JAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 177,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 172,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 167,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 161,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 154,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 146,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 139,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AL12 JAV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AL12 JAV, 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 AL12 JAV registered?

AL12 JAV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AL12 JAV safe to buy?

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