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ML62 VJZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,461 mi
Last recorded227,461 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 VJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 227,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 219,314 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 209,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S+O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S+O/S (4.4.3 (a))

underbody covers

Pass 30 Sep 2022 187,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 165,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 140,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 125,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2019 125,742 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 102,868 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 100,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre ,wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2017 90,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,204 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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ML62 VJZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML62 VJZ, 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 ML62 VJZ registered?

ML62 VJZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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