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SG62 MXV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,131 mi
Last recorded128,131 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 MXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 128,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/curvy, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 123,953 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back/curvy, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,259 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,259 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,694 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 116,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,998 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 r17 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 r17 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers poor

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 MXV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXV, 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 SG62 MXV registered?

SG62 MXV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is SG62 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 MXV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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