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SG62 GWE

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,775 mi
Last recorded131,775 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 GWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,465 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Flexible brake hoses loose

Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on inside braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot has a pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on inside braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot has a pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 114,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on inside braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot has a pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,456 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 104,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,082 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,082 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,190 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 57,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 57,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,913 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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SG62 GWE 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 70.6%.

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 SG62 GWE, 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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SG62 GWE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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