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AJ12 XTS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 119,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 106,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 106,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,075 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,644 miles

Front plastic covers under bonnet some components not seen

covers underside of vehicle some components not seen

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,506 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front (4.1.E.1)

upper & lower covers , some parts not visible

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,496 miles

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 XTS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

AJ12 XTS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XTS safe to buy?

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