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HG12 AOZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,305 mi
Last recorded206,305 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 AOZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 206,305 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF control arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 206,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF control arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 197,873 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 191,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 182,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 165,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 147,323 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 129,914 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,813 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,813 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,827 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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HG12 AOZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 HG12 AOZ, 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 HG12 AOZ registered?

HG12 AOZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HG12 AOZ safe to buy?

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