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JA53 GAL

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 GAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 103,194 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,380 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2025 93,380 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (2) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner sidewall, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,308 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,604 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length undertrays fitted

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 70,604 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,132 miles

Engine covers fitted

Not all brake pads visible

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Dec 2017 64,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Not all brake pads visible

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,789 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,300 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Upper Suspension arm bushes starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,445 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,272 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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JA53 GAL is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JA53 GAL, 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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JA53 GAL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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