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G3 HLJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 99,029 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2026 99,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,167 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,540 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 44,540 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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G3 HLJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 G3 HLJ, 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 G3 HLJ registered?

G3 HLJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is G3 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 HLJ 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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