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HD12 AYM

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,441 mi
Last recorded137,441 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

body damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,294 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 110,294 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to bodywork

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,693 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,638 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,942 miles

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,652 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,918 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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HD12 AYM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD12 AYM, 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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HD12 AYM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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