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HG12 BZD

2012 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,132 mi
Last recorded159,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 BZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 159,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 154,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 147,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 138,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,400 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,430 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm (225/50/17)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,022 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 BZD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HG12 BZD, 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 HG12 BZD registered?

HG12 BZD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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