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FY62 HZJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,731 mi
Last recorded180,731 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 HZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 180,731 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 180,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 151,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,753 miles

Front wipers smear

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight damage to n/side of front bumper

Fail 28 Jul 2022 115,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight damage to n/side of front bumper

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,050 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 109,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,483 miles

Rear Tyre's worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2019 86,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner worn on edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on m2.5m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner worn badly on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m/m (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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FY62 HZJ 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 71.4%.

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 FY62 HZJ, 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 FY62 HZJ registered?

FY62 HZJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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