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L121 TJB

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,263 mi
Last recorded107,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 TJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,263 miles

Central Corrosion to exhaust clamps

Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,133 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 95,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2023 90,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,404 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 83,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,669 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,797 miles

front tyres on 3mm

nearside cv boot damaged and leaking

rear tyres on 2 mm

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,708 miles

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

nearside rear pads low

offside front tyre on 3 mm

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,273 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,912 miles

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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L121 TJB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L121 TJB, 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 L121 TJB registered?

L121 TJB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is L121 TJB safe to buy?

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