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AJ12 OTY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 128,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,001 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 110,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - JUST ABOVE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,718 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 36,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,134 miles

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

emmissions clean- no FAS detected

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 OTY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ12 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

AJ12 OTY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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