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VK12 HXH

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,998 mi
Last recorded183,998 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 183,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 175,822 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 175,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 166,278 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 158,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 150,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 145,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 132,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,312 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc heat shields deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VK12 HXH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel 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 VK12 HXH, 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 VK12 HXH registered?

VK12 HXH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 HXH 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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