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HG12 FVJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,115 mi
Last recorded144,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,600 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear arms, inner bushes) perished.

Both rear shock absorbers misted slightly.

Front brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Rear brake pads have 2000 miles remaining approximately.

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,348 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear arms,inner bushes) perished.

Front and rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres beginning to wear close to limit (central tread)

Fail 25 Jan 2024 129,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arms (rear arms,inner bushes) perished.

Front and rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres beginning to wear close to limit (central tread)

Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 118,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,430 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres on 3mm and stepped on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,373 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 FVJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

HG12 FVJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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