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HJ12 XEV

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,248 mi
Last recorded225,248 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 225,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 210,903 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2025 210,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 186,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,269 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,552 miles

chip in front windscreen

rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight misting of oil round o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip in front windscreen

rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight misting of oil round o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XEV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 XEV registered?

HJ12 XEV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is HJ12 XEV safe to buy?

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