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BX12 JXS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

248,798 mi
Last recorded248,798 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 JXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 248,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded an broken off but exhaust still seems secure.

rear subframe corroded

various body damage to offside of vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2025 248,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded an broken off but exhaust still seems secure.

rear subframe corroded

various body damage to offside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2024 244,903 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps broken exhaust still secure

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,112 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp slightly broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened upper rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

lower steering u join slight play

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 148,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led type bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp slightly broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened upper rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

lower steering u join slight play

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,659 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,789 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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BX12 JXS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX12 JXS, 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 BX12 JXS registered?

BX12 JXS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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