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FR12 HXO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,370 mi
Last recorded161,370 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 HXO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 161,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 148,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 132,731 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 130,478 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,997 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 117,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,531 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,636 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,855 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 90,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,691 miles

Front discs worn

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,691 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,987 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 50,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FR12 HXO 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 68.8%.

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 FR12 HXO, 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 FR12 HXO registered?

FR12 HXO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is FR12 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 HXO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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