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R28 JBX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 JBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,560 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve pipes loose in fitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

boot switch inop ,opened with key function

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,096 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,494 miles

Central Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,492 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 76,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,047 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 37,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,555 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to check emissions

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,177 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but no cords visable.

undertrays fitted obscuring the vew of some components.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall but no cords visable.

undertrays fitted obscuring the vew of some components.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres are cracking in the tread

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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R28 JBX 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 R28 JBX, 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 R28 JBX registered?

R28 JBX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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