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HV62 OTN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 OTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 114,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 100,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 92,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,045 miles

All front suspension upper arms inner bushes are splitting, no excessive movement yet.

Auxiliary drive belt area noisy, reqs attn. Note auxiliary belt tensioner pully not in alignment with belt (worn pivot).

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,797 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are weeping oil indicating units are failing. Nearside is a STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,181 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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HV62 OTN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 HV62 OTN, 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 HV62 OTN registered?

HV62 OTN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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