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J5 HFU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,408 mi
Last recorded176,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 176,408 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 176,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 171,406 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 171,403 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 161,158 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 152,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plate (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plate (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 132,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 6 Nov 2018 132,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 122,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp (7.1.1)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,787 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,787 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,661 miles

Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items

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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J5 HFU 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 60%.

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 J5 HFU, 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 J5 HFU registered?

J5 HFU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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