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KF12 JAU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,912 mi
Last recorded143,912 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF12 JAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 143,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 134,591 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 123,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 111,713 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 111,713 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,854 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,686 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,770 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,489 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wire appears trapped under n/s inner brake pad

Pass 14 May 2015 49,840 miles

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

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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KF12 JAU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF12 JAU, 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 KF12 JAU registered?

KF12 JAU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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