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DE62 HPN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,746 mi
Last recorded221,746 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 221,746 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 221,746 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 203,651 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 203,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 175,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 175,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 175,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Steering column u j worn (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,889 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit x2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,409 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 122,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + 3 punctures (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,430 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,430 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,496 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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 HPN 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 62.5%.

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 DE62 HPN, 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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DE62 HPN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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