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SP62 VRT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,523 mi
Last recorded104,523 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 104,523 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm- inner bush worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre depth just above wear indicator

Offside Front Tyre tread depth just above wear indicator

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,583 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,060 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 49,059 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative link to rear suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,884 miles

all front suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Fail 7 Aug 2019 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all front suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,893 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 21,893 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,815 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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SP62 VRT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SP62 VRT, 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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SP62 VRT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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