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HJ62 XVW

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,751 mi
Last recorded150,751 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 XVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 150,751 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 150,751 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 146,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 138,601 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 138,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 135,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 135,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 133,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,846 miles

Both front tyres showing inner and outer edge wear

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 125,846 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres showing inner and outer edge wear

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,274 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

windscreen washer jets require adjustment as spray over vehicle but still provide sufficient screen wash to windscreen

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,028 miles

centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

fuel cap retaining strap broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,613 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HJ62 XVW is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ62 XVW, 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 HJ62 XVW registered?

HJ62 XVW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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