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AK62 XWS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,572 mi
Last recorded159,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,572 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 150,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight steering issue (tight spot, slight resistance when turning)

Pass 20 Jul 2023 144,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped & slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs lipped & slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Very slight surface corrosion on underside at Rear

Pass 20 Jul 2022 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in all upper & lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing in all upper & lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,386 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 123,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,704 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,572 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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AK62 XWS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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