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AF62 HWG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 148,518 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, above anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,946 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 138,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,563 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 105,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,438 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,763 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

o/s/r brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,643 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 88,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,905 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 HWG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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