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FT12 HZM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,073 mi
Last recorded70,073 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 70,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2024 69,217 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,350 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,544 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,422 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 63,420 miles

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

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 63,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,434 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded/rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 33,346 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

no smoke test printout due to low emissions

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,382 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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FT12 HZM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FT12 HZM, 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 FT12 HZM registered?

FT12 HZM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is FT12 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 HZM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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