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J7 SXN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 136,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 136,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower arms rear bushes det

front discs lipped

lift in both front top susp mounts

rear discs lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,044 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 68,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

lift min both front top susp mounts

Fail 16 May 2022 68,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

lift min both front top susp mounts

n/s d/r/light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,071 miles

lift in both front top susp mounts

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear discs lipped

Fail 26 May 2021 60,070 miles

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

lift in both front top susp mounts

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear discs lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2021 111,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lift in both front top susp mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 103,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,167 miles

lift in both front top susp mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 38,354 miles

emissions low

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 25,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres inner edges worn low

both rear tyres perishing

emissions low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 17,439 miles

emissions low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 51,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,357 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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J7 SXN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J7 SXN, 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 J7 SXN registered?

J7 SXN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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