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J90 JVA

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,135 mi
Last recorded189,135 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 JVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 189,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer: jets Misaligned, not sufficient fluid to windscreen

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 188,689 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer: jets Misaligned, not sufficient fluid to windscreen

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 174,582 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 174,582 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 161,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 161,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 150,544 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 123,694 miles

Exhaust Rear Sleeve Clamp Corroded/Broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 123,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Rear Sleeve Clamp Corroded/Broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 116,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 109,588 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 109,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J90 JVA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J90 JVA, 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 J90 JVA registered?

J90 JVA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is J90 JVA safe to buy?

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