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HG12 RTO

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,504 mi
Last recorded224,504 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 RTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 224,504 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

body work damage

Pass 14 Oct 2024 208,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 196,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 196,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 182,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 164,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 164,350 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,844 miles

CENTRAL EXHAUST SLEEVE

Nearside Front DIP BEAM PATTERN JUST PASSABLE

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,744 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TWO X CRACKS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,625 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,822 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight disc noise from n/s rear disc when rotated

slight smear from wiper blades

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,832 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 RTO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RTO, 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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HG12 RTO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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