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EK12 POJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,936 mi
Last recorded166,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 POJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 166,936 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 166,936 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 160,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 154,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 154,248 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 146,911 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 144,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 130,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 124,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 124,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 114,691 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,066 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 89,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,586 miles

Emissions not Detected because the Vehicle is too clean

Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Emissions not Detected because the Vehicle is too clean

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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EK12 POJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EK12 POJ, 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 EK12 POJ registered?

EK12 POJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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