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MW12 JYF

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 JYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 88,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 88,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REARWARD ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE FLEXI HOSE INSECURE(NOT CLIPPED IN)

Pass 26 Aug 2025 73,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated banana arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,985 miles

Offside Rear brake dust shield slightly loose and vibrating

Fail 2 Sep 2024 68,985 miles

Offside Rear brake dust shield slightly loose and vibrating

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,151 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 60,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear seat base missing

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,609 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 44,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,965 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 38,961 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired Insecure (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

plastic under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,731 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

plastic under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,360 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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MW12 JYF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MW12 JYF, 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 MW12 JYF registered?

MW12 JYF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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