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OY62 NLR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,405 mi
Last recorded113,405 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 NLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,405 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 113,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 101,758 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 101,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 89,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear child seat iso fixing upper restraining tether damaged.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,120 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 78,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch not always working attention required (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve clamps nearly corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox under tray broken and insecure Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre sidewall cut close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush covered in oil

Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch not always working attention required (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve clamps nearly corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox under tray broken and insecure Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre sidewall cut close to cords Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 1 of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush covered in oil

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,743 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp almost corroded through Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 54,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad wear warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp almost corroded through Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,158 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded replace soon

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,675 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,261 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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OY62 NLR 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 64.7%.

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 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 OY62 NLR, 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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OY62 NLR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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