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J80 CHU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,553 mi
Last recorded132,553 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 CHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,912 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,765 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,955 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 98,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,621 miles

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,122 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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J80 CHU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 J80 CHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J80 CHU registered?

J80 CHU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is J80 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 CHU 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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