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FY62 LXZ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,567 miles

Coolant below minimum

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 148,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt head snapped needs replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant below minimum

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2025 136,307 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2025 136,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Warning message on dash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Warning message on dash (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple tears showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,539 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 120,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 91,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,890 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

centre section sleeve one strap is broken and the other is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,246 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

middle exhaust section sleeve corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,668 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 55,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,264 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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FY62 LXZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXZ, 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 FY62 LXZ registered?

FY62 LXZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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