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DS62 FFH

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,160 mi
Last recorded184,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 FFH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 184,160 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 184,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 176,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 165,528 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

n/s + o/s top suspension arm bushes perished/deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2023 154,269 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 154,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 141,652 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 127,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,609 miles

Central exhaust clamp req

Nearside Front Lower arm rubber gaitor splitting

Nearside Rear Outer brake pads low

Offside Rear suspension leg damp

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,401 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 105,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,990 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped inside shoulder

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,236 miles

Advise engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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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DS62 FFH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS62 FFH, 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 DS62 FFH registered?

DS62 FFH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is DS62 FFH safe to buy?

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