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HY12 EBN

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,554 mi
Last recorded160,554 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 EBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 160,554 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 155,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 147,492 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 139,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall and outer tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 131,069 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 131,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,759 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,854 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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HY12 EBN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY12 EBN, 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 HY12 EBN registered?

HY12 EBN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is HY12 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 EBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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