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SY62 MPU

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 111,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,790 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2022 99,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,836 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,751 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 48,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY62 MPU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SY62 MPU, 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 SY62 MPU registered?

SY62 MPU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SY62 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 MPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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