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J5 CFJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,081 mi
Last recorded122,081 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 122,081 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 122,081 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,760 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 112,760 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joiner collar clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 104,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joiner collar clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,110 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 66,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 64,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,798 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,542 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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J5 CFJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J5 CFJ, 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 J5 CFJ registered?

J5 CFJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is J5 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 CFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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