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WL12 HCO

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 133,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 121,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 99,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 99,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,343 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing and punctured to inner wall

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,034 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 61,034 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 52,354 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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WL12 HCO is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc 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 WL12 HCO, 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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WL12 HCO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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