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FR12 HYJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,536 mi
Last recorded101,536 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 HYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 101,536 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 95,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 66,833 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Outstanding recall found. As of 20 June 2018 there's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on AUDI A4 FR12HYJ. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,885 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,101 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HYJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

FR12 HYJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FR12 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 HYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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