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ML62 XAM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,388 mi
Last recorded190,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 190,388 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake Flexi Hose Not Clipped in

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 190,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Curved Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Curved Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Flexi Hose Not Clipped in

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 182,603 miles

All Front Suspension Arm Bushes Starting to Crack & Split

Exhaust Centre Sleeve has Been Welded on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 182,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to Outer Sidewall Exposing Ply Cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

All Front Suspension Arm Bushes Starting to Crack & Split

Exhaust Centre Sleeve has Been Welded on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 175,911 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 175,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 161,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 143,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 143,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,905 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted to vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 114,905 miles

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

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted to vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,202 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges worn

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,043 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

windscreen damage

Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2015 94,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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 XAM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML62 XAM, 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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ML62 XAM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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