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JO03 APS

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 APS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 129,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock fork mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock fork mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 119,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 113,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 105,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight link inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 70,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,552 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 43,266 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 34,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JO03 APS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JO03 APS, 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 JO03 APS registered?

JO03 APS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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