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HG61 XPL

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 XPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 109,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 98,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 91,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,267 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,103 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2022 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2021 80,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2021 80,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 74,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,827 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 67,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,555 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2018 60,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 51,253 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,937 miles

engine under trays fitted

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 32,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XPL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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