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RE62 PKY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,219 mi
Last recorded196,219 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 196,219 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 196,126 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 180,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 169,669 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 157,575 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front main oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 157,535 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front main oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 145,527 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms, Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 145,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus bulge in outer sidewall 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spotted, heavily worn on inner edge 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Flat spotted, heavily worn on inner edge 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms, Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,673 miles

centre exhaust clamp fractured but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,456 miles

Full Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 113,456 miles

Full Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,035 miles

Bumper damage no sharpe edges

Full Undertrays fitted

O s head light plastic cover cracked beam pattern ok

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 104,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Bumper damage no sharpe edges

Full Undertrays fitted

O s head light plastic cover cracked beam pattern ok

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (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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RE62 PKY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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