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SM12 JXE

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,589 mi
Last recorded159,589 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 JXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 159,589 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 156,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 153,392 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded but not holed and covered in sealer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 153,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint flange nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,917 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 142,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 129,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 121,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,756 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,756 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both front tyres slightly worn on edges and cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,779 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,754 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc face is flaking off (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 May 2015 49,433 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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SM12 JXE is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM12 JXE, 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 SM12 JXE registered?

SM12 JXE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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