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J12 JJS

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,585 mi
Last recorded171,585 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JJS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 171,585 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 171,581 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 171,578 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 16 Jan 2025 163,046 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,734 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 153,479 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 153,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 151,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 147,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,966 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,147 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 137,147 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 132,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 128,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 123,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 123,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,919 miles

advise rear tyres worn low ~(approx 3mm)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,626 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,535 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 60,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J12 JJS is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 95,299 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 J12 JJS, 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 19 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J12 JJS registered?

J12 JJS is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is J12 JJS safe to buy?

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