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KY62 XCU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 XCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 162,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 156,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 148,466 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Oct 2022 141,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,886 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 112,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,257 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,761 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,633 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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KY62 XCU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY62 XCU, 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 KY62 XCU registered?

KY62 XCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is KY62 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 XCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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