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MJ12 POU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,430 mi
Last recorded177,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 POU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 177,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 173,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

coolant level low

general corrosion to components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 165,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,161 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 159,161 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,970 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 141,970 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 128,502 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 128,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,779 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,361 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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 POU 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 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 MJ12 POU, 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 POU registered?

MJ12 POU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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