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PY62 AVR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,014 mi
Last recorded182,014 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 182,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 174,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 166,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 157,899 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at engine arrangement light and abs light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on on front suspension arm bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2022 157,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at engine arrangement light and abs light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on on front suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 154,299 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,271 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 142,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 142,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,154 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,647 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,861 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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PY62 AVR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY62 AVR registered?

PY62 AVR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is PY62 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 AVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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