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HG12 RHY

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 RHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 127,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 122,046 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 113,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,779 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,405 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2020 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,712 miles

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 46,141 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 46,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35r19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,730 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 RHY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

HG12 RHY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is HG12 RHY safe to buy?

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