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PY62 AVO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,849 mi
Last recorded159,849 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 AVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 159,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 139,417 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 136,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 121,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 120,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,578 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 104,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,432 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,432 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PY62 AVO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY62 AVO, 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 PY62 AVO registered?

PY62 AVO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is PY62 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 AVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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