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SA62 MDU

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 MDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 85,904 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 66,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 66,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2023 46,164 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 43,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 33,496 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres showing more wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,566 miles

Under trays obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 19,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA62 MDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SA62 MDU, 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 SA62 MDU registered?

SA62 MDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is SA62 MDU safe to buy?

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