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DG62 ZHB

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 ZHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 143,012 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 142,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside side skirt damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2024 130,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside side skirt damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2023 125,045 miles

Offside lower skirt damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2023 125,045 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside lower skirt damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill And door moulding trims (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 117,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill And door moulding trims (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,217 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Body component slightly loose Door Blades (door moulding trims) no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 113,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Body component slightly loose Door Blades (door moulding trims) no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 107,426 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Body component slightly loose Door Blades (door moulding trims) no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,237 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 101,237 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer wall of tyre but not exposing cords.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,947 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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DG62 ZHB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG62 ZHB, 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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DG62 ZHB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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