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HK12 AUR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,409 mi
Last recorded205,409 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 AUR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 205,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 293,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 162,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 162,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower, rear arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, trailing arms, inner bushes cracked and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 146,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, trailing arms, inner bushes cracked and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 129,742 miles

Exhaust system insecure center clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 nails in, tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre as tear in outer side well

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 89,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,313 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake pad looking worn

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2016 50,148 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall kerbed but no cords exposed

Fail 23 May 2016 50,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall kerbed but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,680 miles

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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HK12 AUR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK12 AUR, 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 HK12 AUR registered?

HK12 AUR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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