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SO12 HZJ

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,114 mi
Last recorded86,114 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 HZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 86,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides - Left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion - Rear frame/axle

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides - Left & Right (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 80,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 54,348 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 2MM 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm inner bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm inner bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,119 miles

Center exhaust sleeve brackets corroding.

Exhaust emissions too clean for a reading.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 30,060 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean for a reading.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO12 HZJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SO12 HZJ, 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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SO12 HZJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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