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LR12 HFA

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 123,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225/50 ZR17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished, 4mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Top engine cover fitted; Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,238 miles

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

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

Top engine cover fitted;Vehicle under trays fitted;Emissions to low to register

Fail 13 Feb 2020 97,238 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Top engine cover fitted;Vehicle under trays fitted;Emissions to low to register

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,382 miles

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

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

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted;Vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,401 miles

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted;Vehicle undertray fitted;Emission to low to register

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,028 miles

Top engine cover fitted Lower engine tray fitted All tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,303 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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LR12 HFA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR12 HFA, 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 LR12 HFA registered?

LR12 HFA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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