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AP12 HZM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 123,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 108,212 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps straps snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,989 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,727 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,791 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,800 miles

Engine too clean to register emmisions result

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP12 HZM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 AP12 HZM, 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 AP12 HZM registered?

AP12 HZM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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