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HG62 FWS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,594 mi
Last recorded168,594 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 FWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 168,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 164,443 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 164,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 158,929 miles

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,748 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 153,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (right) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 148,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (right) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 133,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 99,752 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,104 miles

Engine undercover fitted

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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HG62 FWS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG62 FWS, 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 HG62 FWS registered?

HG62 FWS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is HG62 FWS safe to buy?

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