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H18 AXA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,162 mi
Last recorded115,162 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 AXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,162 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 115,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,762 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2025 105,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 100,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 105,627 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 105,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,586 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 96,336 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken and sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,650 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,464 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 10 Aug 2019 49,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,965 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,990 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)

Fail 22 May 2015 49,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside 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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H18 AXA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H18 AXA, 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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H18 AXA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is H18 AXA safe to buy?

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