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GH05 TBJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,296 mi
Last recorded131,296 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 TBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 131,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 131,296 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,071 miles

advise tyers front low tread

Pass 10 Aug 2024 122,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,118 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 112,118 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,508 miles

Exhaust bracket between front and centre sections is corroded and breaking apart.

Fail 28 May 2019 72,508 miles

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

Exhaust bracket between front and centre sections is corroded and breaking apart.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,308 miles

rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,701 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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GH05 TBJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GH05 TBJ, 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 GH05 TBJ registered?

GH05 TBJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is GH05 TBJ safe to buy?

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