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HG12 FVR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 136,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 129,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,591 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear Both tyre perishing/cracking and worn uneven

Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,451 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,482 miles

Emissions too clean

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,284 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 84,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,740 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 FVR 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 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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

Is HG12 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 FVR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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