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FP12 NJE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 NJE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 134,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,876 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 4 Sep 2024 122,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and has distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged fouling top arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 14 Sep 2023 111,644 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and has distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged fouling top arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,209 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm cuts to the inner sidewall and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm cuts to the inner sidewall and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged getting close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread is on 2.5mm wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f center tread is on 2mm wear to both edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertray's are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,018 miles

Under-trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2017 52,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,547 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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FP12 NJE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP12 NJE, 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 FP12 NJE registered?

FP12 NJE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FP12 NJE safe to buy?

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