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MK12 HFD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 HFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 149,645 miles

Central Front UNDERTRAY PRESENT

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer & to the limit on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer & to the limit on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 132,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,704 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 108,245 miles

No smoke detected on emission test

Offside Rear Tyre has damage to both side walls. Possibly driven flat.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,298 miles

No smoke detected on emission test

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,005 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,097 miles

Emissions emit low reading

Front Tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,421 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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MK12 HFD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK12 HFD, 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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MK12 HFD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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