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MW12 HZG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,844 mi
Last recorded244,844 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 HZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2026 244,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 235,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 235,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 224,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 207,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 193,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 193,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 175,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 175,022 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,819 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 166,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 142,316 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 142,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 120,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,080 miles

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

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

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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MW12 HZG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW12 HZG, 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 MW12 HZG registered?

MW12 HZG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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