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SL12 EJY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 EJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2022 56,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,711 miles

all brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 53,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 51,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 45,422 miles

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 25 May 2018 36,362 miles

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Fail 11 May 2018 36,281 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,229 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 32,226 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in parts corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in parts (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,477 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,477 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SL12 EJY 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 SL12 EJY, 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 SL12 EJY registered?

SL12 EJY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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