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FJ62 VKV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,605 mi
Last recorded153,605 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,605 miles

Nearside Rear Headlight levelling arm fractured.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 153,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Headlight levelling arm fractured.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged very close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 139,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,957 miles

Nearside Front Bumper not fully secure and wheel arch lining damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 127,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs badly lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper not fully secure and wheel arch lining damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,644 miles

Front Front bumper is bent on O/S and not fully secure on N/S.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes perished and have moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm, discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,548 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,938 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,330 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,499 miles

ZERO SMOKETEST

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FJ62 VKV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ62 VKV, 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 FJ62 VKV registered?

FJ62 VKV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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