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RE62 WAO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,352 mi
Last recorded136,352 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,835 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 130,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 130,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 130,820 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake is binding due to caliper fault. Disc has been running hot and discoloured. Cant spin wheel fast enough to check wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker dust tube is not secured.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,553 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 128,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,019 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,016 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,141 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 118,141 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,821 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 109,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,294 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,138 miles

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 89,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,112 miles

Child seat fitted

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 WAO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

RE62 WAO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is RE62 WAO safe to buy?

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