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FY12 TJV

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,909 mi
Last recorded185,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 TJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 185,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 176,123 miles

Nearside Front Small chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,675 miles

Nearside Front Chip on Screen

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 156,514 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,561 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 115,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Small exhaust blow and exhaust loose in sleeve on centre section

Fail 19 Jul 2018 115,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Small exhaust blow and exhaust loose in sleeve on centre section

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,884 miles

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY12 TJV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY12 TJV, 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 FY12 TJV registered?

FY12 TJV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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