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FT62 BDX

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,156 mi
Last recorded162,156 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 162,156 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 162,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 150,694 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 150,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front brake disc back dust cover slightly loose

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Fail 28 Apr 2022 140,793 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front brake disc back dust cover slightly loose

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 21 Apr 2021 132,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 124,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticky

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

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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FT62 BDX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FT62 BDX, 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 FT62 BDX registered?

FT62 BDX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FT62 BDX safe to buy?

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