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AO12 HNM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,520 mi
Last recorded42,520 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HNM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 40,407 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 40,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,605 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,985 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,037 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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AO12 HNM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 HNM, 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 AO12 HNM registered?

AO12 HNM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 HNM safe to buy?

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