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MJ12 TBO

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,010 mi
Last recorded194,010 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 194,010 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2025 186,710 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 175,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 162,383 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,072 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 149,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 112,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,900 miles

emission too clean

Pass 10 May 2016 75,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

child seat fitted near side rear unable to test seat belt

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 75,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

child seat fitted near side rear unable to test seat belt

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,730 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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MJ12 TBO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 MJ12 TBO, 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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MJ12 TBO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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