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MJ07 LAJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 LAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,860 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe has general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake been hot at some point (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 137,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake been hot at some point (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,442 miles

Nearside headlamp reduced output slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,260 miles

under panels fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under panels fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 99,132 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,775 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,680 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,679 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,419 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ07 LAJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ07 LAJ, 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 MJ07 LAJ registered?

MJ07 LAJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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