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DE62 BSY

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,943 mi
Last recorded64,943 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to engine and underside not allowing a full inspection of some components

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged (inner and outer)

o/s/f and both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 63,042 miles

casings corroded on both rear shock absorbers

rear axle beam corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,686 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear shocker casings slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,616 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 50,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,522 miles

age cracks in o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,266 miles

age cracks in o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,319 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre tread getting close to legal limits (2.3mm)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,452 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 33,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,788 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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DE62 BSY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE62 BSY, 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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DE62 BSY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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