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MJ12 TBV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,053 miles

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

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

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

all front top suspension arm bushes cracking

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 63,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut cracked and 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front top suspension arm bushes cracking

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,833 miles

slight cracking front suspension arm bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2019 59,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight cracking front suspension arm bushes

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight cracks rear tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,001 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Misting of oil on the o/s/f shocker

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TBV 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 MJ12 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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