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RE62 GVW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 GVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 177,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 177,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 170,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 140,054 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,455 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), wearing bold on the outer edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,725 miles

Service sign shows

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit and several cuts in tyre not to cords

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit and several cuts in tyre not to cords

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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RE62 GVW 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 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 RE62 GVW, 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 RE62 GVW registered?

RE62 GVW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is RE62 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 GVW 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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