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RS04 SJO

2012 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,635 mi
Last recorded147,635 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS04 SJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 140,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 132,665 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 132,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear seats ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 109,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,687 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,553 miles

Cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall. Not exposing cords.

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

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

Windscreen de-laminating at lower n/s edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,359 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn down to 3mm

slight run out on front discs

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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RS04 SJO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RS04 SJO, 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 RS04 SJO registered?

RS04 SJO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is RS04 SJO safe to buy?

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