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MK62 WPV

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,928 mi
Last recorded162,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 WPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 162,928 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 162,928 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 140,653 miles

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))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 132,761 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 132,761 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,969 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,083 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 118,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,080 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 115,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,641 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 WPV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

MK62 WPV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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