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DY62 ORL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,541 mi
Last recorded188,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 ORL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 188,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 180,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 180,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 165,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,945 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 107,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 94,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,632 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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DY62 ORL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY62 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY62 ORL?

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What year was DY62 ORL registered?

DY62 ORL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is DY62 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 ORL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY62 ORL have outstanding finance?

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