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WV62 GXL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,043 mi
Last recorded181,043 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 GXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 181,043 miles

outer cv joints worn/noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2025 175,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 165,330 miles

emissions not detected on test

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 141,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 130,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear lower ball joint dust cover) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 114,685 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2018 114,596 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,615 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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WV62 GXL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV62 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV62 GXL registered?

WV62 GXL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 GXL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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