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ET12 JVY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 JVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 97,497 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 97,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front upper arms bushes deteriorating/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has a serious damage

Fail 27 Jul 2024 87,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front upper arms bushes deteriorating/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has a serious damage

Pass 22 Jul 2023 83,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner and outer edge and slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edge. Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 72,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner and outer edge and slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edge. Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,073 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low +both tyres worn from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

body work damage to nearsi +offside

both front brake discs scored/lipped

both front wipers smearing

both rear brake discs scored/lipped

Fail 23 Jul 2021 67,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber badly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished+tyre tread has a deep tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low +both tyres worn from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

body work damage to nearsi +offside

both front brake discs scored/lipped

both front wipers smearing

both rear brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,680 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 57,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2018 50,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,367 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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ET12 JVY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ET12 JVY, 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 ET12 JVY registered?

ET12 JVY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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The MOT history for ET12 JVY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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