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AJ12 UCP

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,309 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,091 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 98,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm inner bushes deteriorating slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush deteriorating slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 94,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,308 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,438 miles

both front tyre worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,995 miles

Oil level low

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 UCP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ12 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

AJ12 UCP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AJ12 UCP safe to buy?

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