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HG61 SOC

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,612 mi
Last recorded161,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 SOC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,612 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 161,609 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened left and right upper control arms have seperated from rubber bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened left and right upper control arms have seperated from rubber bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 150,253 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner very noisy during choke warm u

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush and mid bush for shocker starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner and mid bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 141,736 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 141,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 138,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 138,183 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rearmost control arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low, inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear flexys (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,537 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compression arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,604 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing not connected (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple large lumps VERY DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 117,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,964 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn low on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn low on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,691 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,491 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front wipers smeary

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,544 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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HG61 SOC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HG61 SOC, 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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HG61 SOC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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