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FY62 LRA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,564 mi
Last recorded164,564 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LRA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 164,564 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 164,564 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 156,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 139,821 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,430 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 132,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,450 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres underinflated so all four required top up to conduct testing (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to keep an eye on. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to replace immediately. Tyre also has a nail in the center. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to keep an eye on. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to replace immediately. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to keep an eye on. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to replace immediately. Tyre also has a nail in the center. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to keep an eye on. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm. Advice to replace immediately. 225/50/ZR17 98W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,543 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,557 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 3 Aug 2018 113,557 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,253 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,143 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,232 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,232 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)

Offside 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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FY62 LRA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY62 LRA, 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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FY62 LRA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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