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FV62 LZX

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 LZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,064 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 158,061 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

coolant low

Pass 15 Nov 2024 148,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front damage to wing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 148,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front damage to wing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,579 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged and marked by old wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 139,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged and marked by old wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,718 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished in tread and slightly out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,715 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished in tread and slightly out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND BULGE INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,749 miles

Front undertray damaged and lose

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2017 64,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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FV62 LZX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 FV62 LZX, 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 FV62 LZX registered?

FV62 LZX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 LZX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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