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FV62 MBU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 140,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 133,698 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 133,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 124,997 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 124,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,561 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 76,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel smoke test not detected

Front inner brake pads appear low

Offside front and both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,948 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,227 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 36,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Diesel smoke test not detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MBU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MBU, 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

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What year was FV62 MBU registered?

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

Is FV62 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 MBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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