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BK62 PXE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,812 mi
Last recorded178,812 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 PXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 178,812 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 178,812 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve joint clamps detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 172,667 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,356 miles

Central Exhaust clamp middle to rear corroded but still secure

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 165,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust clamp middle to rear corroded but still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inside edge - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 157,320 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp is corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,828 miles

Central Exhaust centre clamp rusty/corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 148,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust centre clamp rusty/corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,134 miles

rear silencer clamps both broken, silencer not loose or blowing as yet.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,492 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 138,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 128,488 miles

osr tyre close to limit

rear indicators faded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,731 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,731 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 114,559 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 114,559 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 105,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BK62 PXE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 BK62 PXE, 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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What year was BK62 PXE registered?

BK62 PXE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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