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BG62 WHZ

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,348 mi
Last recorded126,348 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,348 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 126,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BUSH BANGS WHEN BRAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,829 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 119,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,496 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,948 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,948 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,643 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,976 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,566 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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BG62 WHZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BG62 WHZ, 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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BG62 WHZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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