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JW55 HMW

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,689 mi
Last recorded142,689 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 HMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 142,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 142,661 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative leaking water offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted at grille (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements multiple deterioration of background (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,243 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread background upper and lower (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 131,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative jet broken and leaking when resovoir filled (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage deep enough to reach ply or cord???? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread background upper and lower (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 121,124 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2021 106,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,053 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,436 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f n/s/r upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r/ o/s/f upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

zero drift out on emissions

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,302 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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JW55 HMW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JW55 HMW, 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 JW55 HMW registered?

JW55 HMW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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