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AK62 UPG

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,304 mi
Last recorded152,304 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 152,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 152,274 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 144,254 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 144,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 127,680 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,614 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O\S\R and N\S\R ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,904 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener and various trinkets removed from drivers view ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener and various trinkets removed from drivers view ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,192 miles

Offside Rear Outer Light unit full of water but not effecting light output

Fail 12 Oct 2016 77,192 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Light unit full of water but not effecting light output

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

plastic undertraysfitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing from outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing from outer edge

plastic undertraysfitted

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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AK62 UPG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK62 UPG, 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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AK62 UPG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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