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SM62 DBU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also cracking to inner sidewall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad friction material coming away from brake pad face

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,565 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall splitting

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,311 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,937 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 66,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,125 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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SM62 DBU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 DBU, 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 SM62 DBU registered?

SM62 DBU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SM62 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 DBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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