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RO62 VOA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,859 mi
Last recorded168,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 168,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm of the two inner bushes worn and split borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes worn and split both sides borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges and to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front noise on suspension when jacked up and lock to lock

Fail 29 Jun 2026 168,712 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and expelling grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm of the two inner bushes worn and split borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes worn and split both sides borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges and to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front noise on suspension when jacked up and lock to lock

Pass 4 Jul 2025 157,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts not checked seat folded down with wood on top

Pass 3 Jul 2024 146,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 134,597 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 134,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 126,519 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 126,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 120,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 114,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,897 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,724 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,615 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,615 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RO62 VOA 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 75%.

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 RO62 VOA, 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 RO62 VOA registered?

RO62 VOA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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