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SY62 TFU

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 135,764 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 135,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2025 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2024 124,206 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 118,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,189 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 112,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,689 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,648 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,770 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,075 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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SY62 TFU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY62 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

SY62 TFU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is SY62 TFU safe to buy?

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