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NJ12 HAO

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,615 mi
Last recorded150,615 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 HAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 150,615 miles

Tread on nearside rear tyre down to wear bars

Tread on offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 21 Apr 2026 150,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tread on nearside rear tyre down to wear bars

Tread on offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,383 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 134,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 122,474 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 122,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 98y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 110,675 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 110,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 91,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack around outer tread. 225/50/17

rear brake pads around half worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 79,860 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust clamp

Pass 15 May 2018 72,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,643 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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NJ12 HAO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 NJ12 HAO, 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 NJ12 HAO registered?

NJ12 HAO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is NJ12 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 HAO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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