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HJ12 HXN

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,681 mi
Last recorded181,681 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 181,681 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 159,557 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 159,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,466 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 150,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 142,843 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 142,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,534 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 138,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 135,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT. CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 135,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR AND DAMAGED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT. CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,363 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 101,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,071 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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HJ12 HXN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ12 HXN, 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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HJ12 HXN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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