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GJ12 GOP

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,796 mi
Last recorded190,796 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 GOP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 190,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve corroded system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 113,322 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 106,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,701 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s/r levelling sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/r levelling sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low o/s head light aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,654 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 97,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Undertray loose

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,874 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 78,871 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,427 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 69,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Sensor wire unplugged slightly (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,427 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,357 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,349 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 GOP is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GOP, 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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GJ12 GOP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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