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DG12 HBB

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HBB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 141,055 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 133,878 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 128,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 128,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,063 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 122,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 108,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 99,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 82,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,440 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

b/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,137 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 HBB is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG12 HBB, 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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DG12 HBB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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