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FR12 HZU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,768 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side subframe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,088 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also sidewall damaged and different size from front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm different size from front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly wrong bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly wrong bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also sidewall damaged and different size from front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm different size from front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,026 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps broken/corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,026 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps broken/corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FR12 HZU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HZU, 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 FR12 HZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FR12 HZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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