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AV62 TVO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,195 mi
Last recorded159,195 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 159,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 159,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,577 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 148,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,209 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions to low for printout

Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions to low for printout

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,946 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to obtain printout

Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,367 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to obtain printout

Fail 10 Oct 2019 104,367 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,098 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 88,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,091 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,027 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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AV62 TVO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 AV62 TVO, 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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AV62 TVO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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