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MV12 HUP

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,448 mi
Last recorded128,448 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 HUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 128,448 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 113,927 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 106,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 76,151 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear seatbelt removed

Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre rear seatbelt removed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,034 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,873 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete centre (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

emissions passed no print out produced due to low output

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,706 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

horn sounds slightly distorted from inside the vehicle but from outside the vehicle it sounds ok

Fail 17 Jun 2015 39,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre rear seat belt missing

horn sounds slightly distorted from inside the vehicle but from outside the vehicle it sounds ok

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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MV12 HUP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV12 HUP, 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 MV12 HUP registered?

MV12 HUP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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