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RK62 PPV

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,969 mi
Last recorded171,969 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 PPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 171,969 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 171,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 160,582 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 160,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 150,030 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 138,028 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 138,028 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 112,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

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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RK62 PPV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK62 PPV, 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 RK62 PPV registered?

RK62 PPV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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