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HG12 BZL

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,238 mi
Last recorded162,238 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 BZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 162,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 160,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 155,893 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 155,893 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 147,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 138,929 miles

heavy inner shoulder wear nearly to cords ofs front tyre

slight inner shoulder wear ns front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 127,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,737 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 BZL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

HG12 BZL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is HG12 BZL safe to buy?

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