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AF62 HVD

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,364 mi
Last recorded145,364 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 145,364 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backplate loose

rear subframe and underbody slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2025 145,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

offside and nearside front brake backplates slight loose

rear subframe and underbody slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,183 miles

Rear under body corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 144,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 142,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 142,586 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 135,915 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 135,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,070 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 133,069 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake discs very weak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring insecure n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage to bumper

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n.s & o.s limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted front to back

Pass 16 May 2019 117,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,601 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,601 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,318 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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AF62 HVD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AF62 HVD, 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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AF62 HVD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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