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E8 LNJ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

129,359 mi
Last recorded129,359 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 LNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 129,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2026 158,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 149,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 141,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 141,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 135,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,997 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 126,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 126,031 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 117,019 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,554 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,277 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,616 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

under trays

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,552 miles

front road wheels slightly damaged on rims

Fail 21 Nov 2016 66,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front road wheels slightly damaged on rims

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,646 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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E8 LNJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 E8 LNJ, 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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E8 LNJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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