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RE62 MBV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,772 mi
Last recorded190,772 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 MBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 190,772 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 179,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked allowing water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,734 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator wiring disconnected and insecure, close to drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 163,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator wiring disconnected and insecure, close to drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,990 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play second suspension arm behind the front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 153,990 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play second suspension arm behind the front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 136,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 136,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 130,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 114,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 MBV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MBV, 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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RE62 MBV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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