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J20 NSF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,906 mi
Last recorded137,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 NSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 137,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 127,363 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 127,363 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 114,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,431 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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J20 NSF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 NSF, 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 J20 NSF registered?

J20 NSF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is J20 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 NSF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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