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C21 OLJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 OLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm. Tyre size 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3.0mm. Tyre size 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 106,099 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing smooth. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,684 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,096 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven inner edge wear (255/35ZR19) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,678 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,266 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,266 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,364 miles

front pads wearing low will soon need replacement

Fail 22 Jun 2016 41,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pads wearing low will soon need replacement

Pass 6 Jun 2015 33,247 miles

emissions too clean to test

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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C21 OLJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C21 OLJ, 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 C21 OLJ registered?

C21 OLJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is C21 OLJ safe to buy?

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