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HD12 DXL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,616 mi
Last recorded223,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 DXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 223,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 215,818 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 215,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 211,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 201,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 200,418 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 190,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 166,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,093 miles

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

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 DXL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DXL, 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 HD12 DXL registered?

HD12 DXL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is HD12 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 DXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD12 DXL have outstanding finance?

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