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MK62 DCU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,411 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 114,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 111,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,486 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 104,443 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,048 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 94,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,491 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 19 Aug 2019 81,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,620 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp leaking gases (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,325 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,502 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,705 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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MK62 DCU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK62 DCU, 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 MK62 DCU registered?

MK62 DCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 DCU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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