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RJ12 NKO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,380 mi
Last recorded124,380 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 NKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 124,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,458 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 119,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,710 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 88,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diffrent speed rating on front axel

exhaust clamp corrodied

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges

exhaust clamp corrodied

Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,838 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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RJ12 NKO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 RJ12 NKO, 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 RJ12 NKO registered?

RJ12 NKO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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