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NL12 HYP

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 HYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 118,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 97,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,034 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 83,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,316 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,581 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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NL12 HYP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NL12 HYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 HYP registered?

NL12 HYP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is NL12 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 HYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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