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VK12 HZD

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,492 mi
Last recorded190,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 190,492 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 190,482 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 186,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 168,200 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 147,240 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 147,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 120,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,481 miles

Headlamp

Headlamp slightly crack O/S/F

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,763 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 48,763 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,965 miles

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,706 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Kerb type damage. (4.2.A.1a)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,558 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low flow exhaust system (No visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HZD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK12 HZD, 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 VK12 HZD registered?

VK12 HZD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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