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HJ12 LZF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,569 mi
Last recorded207,569 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 207,569 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 207,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 203,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 194,906 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 194,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 183,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 183,477 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 177,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 166,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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heat shield loose

Fail 18 Mar 2021 166,821 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

emissions to clean to test

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2020 154,121 miles

MIDDLE HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 134,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 134,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is unevenly worn and has flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,948 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall [225/50/17/98y /khumo (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,180 miles

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

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

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 LZF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 LZF, 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 HJ12 LZF registered?

HJ12 LZF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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