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SA62 VGJ

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,019 mi
Last recorded147,019 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 147,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,605 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 125,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 82,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 80,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,984 miles

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 VGJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

SA62 VGJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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