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HJ12 VTA

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 132,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 125,802 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2025 125,800 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 121,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 116,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,709 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 93,349 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front rear wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front rear wish bone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack on lower windscreen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front rear wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front rear wish bone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack on lower windscreen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,151 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,877 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,914 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 26,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,567 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VTA is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

HJ12 VTA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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