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N16 HGO

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 HGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 128,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2026 128,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,709 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 119,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 97,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,708 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 93,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,508 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,232 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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N16 HGO is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N16 HGO, 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 N16 HGO registered?

N16 HGO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is N16 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 HGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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