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AK12 HHB

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,457 mi
Last recorded126,457 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,730 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2024 123,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2023 122,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 117,593 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 117,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 101,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 86,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,942 miles

advise both front tyres starting to get close to legal limt

Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

advise both front tyres starting to get close to legal limt

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,927 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,626 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 43,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,202 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AK12 HHB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK12 HHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 HHB registered?

AK12 HHB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AK12 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HHB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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