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J40 BGJ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 BGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 129,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 129,305 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,608 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,747 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 40,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,826 miles

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 2 Sep 2015 28,393 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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J40 BGJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J40 BGJ, 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 J40 BGJ registered?

J40 BGJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is J40 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 BGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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