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MJ12 FWO

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,461 mi
Last recorded139,461 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 FWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,461 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 130,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 128,541 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 125,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,029 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 123,245 miles

Rear tyres close to marker bars and wearing edges

Pass 8 May 2019 116,339 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 116,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 105,886 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 94,823 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise both front tyres less than 2.0mm and worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 82,337 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 1 May 2015 70,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ12 FWO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 MJ12 FWO, 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 MJ12 FWO registered?

MJ12 FWO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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