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VK62 XEJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,353 mi
Last recorded153,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 153,353 miles

corrosion starting rear subframe and o/s/f inner wing

Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,866 miles

Both rear tyres @ 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,669 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 134,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 129,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 129,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,878 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,959 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 31 Jan 2019 91,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,981 miles

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,111 miles

NSR/OSR tyres are wearing flatspots at inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped and cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,173 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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VK62 XEJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK62 XEJ, 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 VK62 XEJ registered?

VK62 XEJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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