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DG12 HBZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 116,280 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,161 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded.

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 106,423 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 104,745 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2023 104,672 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,681 miles

offside rear tyre has minor wear on inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre has minor wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,500 miles

emissions to low to register

slight sweat from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 61,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,517 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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DG12 HBZ 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 81.3%.

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 DG12 HBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 HBZ registered?

DG12 HBZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DG12 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 HBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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