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J23 ETA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,433 mi
Last recorded158,433 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 ETA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 158,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 158,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 126,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,943 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 103,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 97,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 89,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,696 miles

advise child seat fitted to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,239 miles

advise child seat fitted to rear

emissions to clean to test

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 44,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,225 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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J23 ETA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 J23 ETA, 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 J23 ETA registered?

J23 ETA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is J23 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 ETA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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