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R12 HDS

2014 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 97,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre fitted inside on outside

Fail 3 Oct 2026 97,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre fitted inside on outside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 93,692 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,375 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 46,331 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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R12 HDS is a 2014 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,723 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 R12 HDS, 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 12 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 HDS registered?

R12 HDS is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2014.

Is R12 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 HDS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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