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WL12 JXF

2012 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

222,541 mi
Last recorded222,541 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 JXF
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 222,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 222,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 222,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under and over shields preventing inspection of components

Pass 15 Jan 2024 204,464 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 204,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 204,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 184,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,572 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 161,572 miles

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 92,044 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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WL12 JXF is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 69,652 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL12 JXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WL12 JXF registered?

WL12 JXF is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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