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JA04 WEA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,583 mi
Last recorded154,583 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 WEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 154,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 141,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 141,028 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,392 miles

Centre exhaust clamp insecure

Emissions too clean to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 105,731 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and weakened

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 105,731 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and weakened

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,923 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,923 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear stickers (3.3 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 96,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 636,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,337 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 46,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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JA04 WEA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JA04 WEA, 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 JA04 WEA registered?

JA04 WEA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is JA04 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA04 WEA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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