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HJ12 XVV

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,897 mi
Last recorded170,897 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 170,897 miles

Central Exhaust Sleeve 1x Clamp Damaged.

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed Covering Testable Items.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Pad Carrier Upper Bolt Damaged, Calliper Still Secure.

Fail 27 Aug 2026 170,897 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Sleeve 1x Clamp Damaged.

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed Covering Testable Items.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Pad Carrier Upper Bolt Damaged, Calliper Still Secure.

Pass 28 Aug 2025 163,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 159,217 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 154,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 150,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 140,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 119,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,307 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,820 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVV is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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