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AJ12 EMX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,127 mi
Last recorded151,127 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 151,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 151,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right and left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right and left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right and left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right and left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,845 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 139,845 miles

Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,066 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,996 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,745 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,942 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,801 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 54,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s 225/50/17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ12 EMX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ12 EMX, 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 AJ12 EMX registered?

AJ12 EMX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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