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DE62 CZG

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,307 mi
Last recorded181,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 CZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 181,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 170,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 161,282 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2024 161,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2023 146,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 136,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 124,212 miles

19% operational imbalance across rear

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 124,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip unit (4.1.2 (a))

19% operational imbalance across rear

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 99,985 miles

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 99,773 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT/MID JOINT SLEEVE CLAMP UNSERVICEABLE AND COULOD ALLOW EXHAUST TO DROP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour PREDOMINATELY WHITE IN OUTPUT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour PREDOMINATELY WHITE IN OUTPUT (4.4.3 (a))

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 85,167 miles

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 55,981 miles

EMISSIONS WOULD NOT TRIGGER DSM

Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,443 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 CZG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE62 CZG, 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 DE62 CZG registered?

DE62 CZG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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