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FV62 ZDC

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,398 mi
Last recorded184,398 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ZDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 184,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 173,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 173,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 164,552 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 164,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 154,166 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 146,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,839 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 140,839 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,930 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,960 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,208 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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FV62 ZDC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

FV62 ZDC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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