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HD12 BUO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,340 mi
Last recorded101,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 BUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 80,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,210 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on center,also has badly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer shoulder / sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2018 41,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer shoulder / sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,601 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,984 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 BUO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUO, 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 HD12 BUO registered?

HD12 BUO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is HD12 BUO safe to buy?

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