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HG12 CDU

2012 Audi A4

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 CDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,210 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 97,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2025 89,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,650 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,844 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 79,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edges worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edges worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of tread worn close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,392 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 CDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

HG12 CDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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