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RJ12 OVU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 OVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 120,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,228 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,201 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,199 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,080 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,033 miles

Emissions tested and met, too clean to record on D.S.M

Fail 7 Jul 2020 78,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emissions tested and met, too clean to record on D.S.M

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,240 miles

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,907 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,005 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 OVU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ12 OVU registered?

RJ12 OVU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is RJ12 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 OVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ12 OVU have outstanding finance?

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