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SV62 VBN

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,817 mi
Last recorded53,817 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 VBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 53,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust centre joining clamp rusted away

Pass 23 Jan 2025 50,839 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,082 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 39,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 35,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn bearing movement (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front slight fluctuation also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 33,869 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front slight fluctuation also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,541 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 29,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,954 miles

d/s rear tyre perished advise

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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SV62 VBN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV62 VBN, 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 SV62 VBN registered?

SV62 VBN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is SV62 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 VBN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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