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FD12 HZY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,303 mi
Last recorded136,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 HZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 136,303 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight seepage from nearside front driveshaft gaiter

Pass 10 Jul 2024 107,580 miles

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

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

slight seepage from nearside front driveshaft gaiter

Fail 10 Jul 2024 107,578 miles

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

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

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

slight seepage from nearside front driveshaft gaiter

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 92,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded away and split

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,381 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,429 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,411 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 35,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,132 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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FD12 HZY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD12 HZY, 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 FD12 HZY registered?

FD12 HZY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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