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Y8 JEV

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 63,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,095 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE BUT NO CORDS VISABLE

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,091 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 16,861 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 16,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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Y8 JEV is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y8 JEV, 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 Y8 JEV registered?

Y8 JEV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is Y8 JEV safe to buy?

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