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AJ12 EYM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,329 mi
Last recorded147,329 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 147,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 147,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Attachment bolt incorrect (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper wrong bolt ball joint

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

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 147,162 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm bolt not long enough

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 142,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 132,631 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,461 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 127,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 121,627 miles

rear brake pads just starting to wear

Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,877 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside side repeater slightly dim

Fail 30 Nov 2018 112,877 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside side repeater slightly dim

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on the inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on the inside (3.5.1i)

both front pads 50% worn

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,701 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 EYM 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 EYM, 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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AJ12 EYM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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