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DV62 UMW

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,158 mi
Last recorded142,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 UMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 142,158 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 20 Jun 2025 140,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 19 Jun 2025 140,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 May 2024 133,899 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 21 May 2024 133,897 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,970 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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 28 Oct 2021 125,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,236 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 91,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,406 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,773 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,934 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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DV62 UMW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV62 UMW, 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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DV62 UMW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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