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GJ12 NKE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,832 mi
Last recorded148,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 NKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 148,832 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,410 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 116,410 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 8 Nov 2021 101,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 85,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 2253519 falken (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,762 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,461 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 NKE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

GJ12 NKE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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