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AO12 LFJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,940 mi
Last recorded195,940 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 195,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,041 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 145,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,734 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 99,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 63,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres losing shape and perished in tread

low flow emissions, no reading detected

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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AO12 LFJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO12 LFJ, 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 AO12 LFJ registered?

AO12 LFJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 LFJ safe to buy?

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