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GJ12 CUV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,828 mi
Last recorded189,828 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 CUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 189,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 186,182 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 175,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components, also damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2022 175,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components, also damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2021 166,135 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 166,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 161,017 miles

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

Nearside Front plastic grommet missing from top of inner wing allowing mud to get into engine bay

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 128,407 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,649 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,661 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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GJ12 CUV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ12 CUV, 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 GJ12 CUV registered?

GJ12 CUV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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