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HG12 HDU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,686 mi
Last recorded159,686 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,063 miles

number plate delaminating slightly

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2022 142,063 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

number plate delaminating slightly

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,951 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 117,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 117,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 110,650 miles

Central exhaust clamp is corroded

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 19 May 2017 103,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,468 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

HG12 HDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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