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GJ12 VHV

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,144 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,440 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 86,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 67,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,566 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 VHV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GJ12 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

GJ12 VHV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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