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J13 FTM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,397 mi
Last recorded164,397 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 FTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 164,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 154,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 154,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner has a large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 143,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner has a large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 128,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 115,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17(2.6mm) wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 57,360 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 57,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J13 FTM 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 75%.

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 J13 FTM, 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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J13 FTM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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