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C13 HWE

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 HWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,727 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 118,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,715 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside fronts scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside fronts scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smeering

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,276 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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C13 HWE is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C13 HWE, 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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C13 HWE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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