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MJ12 WPY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,509 mi
Last recorded158,509 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 158,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Inner cv boot pin holed

Fail 11 Sep 2026 158,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Inner cv boot pin holed

Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner cv boot pinholed

TPMS warning on dash

Fail 18 Sep 2025 152,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner cv boot pinholed

TPMS warning on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2024 146,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 140,396 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,633 miles

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,633 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2021 122,855 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light on dash

Fail 19 Jul 2021 122,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,223 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,136 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 106,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,393 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 50,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,572 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WPY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

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

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