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DE62 HNK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 119,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Under body trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,157 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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DE62 HNK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DE62 HNK, 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 DE62 HNK registered?

DE62 HNK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is DE62 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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