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B5 JGB

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,976 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 66,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 46,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,399 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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B5 JGB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B5 JGB, 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.

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What year was B5 JGB registered?

B5 JGB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is B5 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 JGB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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