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FY62 SGX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,258 mi
Last recorded178,258 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 178,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 178,156 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 169,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms, inner bush's beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 169,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms, inner bush's beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 161,116 miles

All 4 upper arms inner bush's beginning to split

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Some play to input shaft on steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2023 161,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 upper arms inner bush's beginning to split

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Some play to input shaft on steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,504 miles

All 4 top arms inner bush's starting to break

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,373 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms inner bush's beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 143,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms inner bush's beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 134,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,218 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,612 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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 SGX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SGX, 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 FY62 SGX registered?

FY62 SGX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is FY62 SGX safe to buy?

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