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BG62 WJU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,415 mi
Last recorded160,415 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 160,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 151,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,969 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 142,969 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner flexy wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 133,508 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 133,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 126,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 119,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 119,428 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower surrounding cover missing fog lamp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 113,014 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower surrounding cover missing fog lamp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,122 miles

both front shocks damp

both front tyres low

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,969 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smear screen slightly.

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 WJU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 WJU registered?

BG62 WJU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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