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YR62 SGZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,472 mi
Last recorded166,472 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 SGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 166,472 miles

Rear subframe has slight corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Nov 2024 166,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,259 miles

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

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

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Fail 3 Nov 2023 144,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear subframe has corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners and dashcam in the drivers view ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges but heavier on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 18 Nov 2022 121,950 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners and dashcam in the drivers view ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges but heavier on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 1.6 - 2.0 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 82,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,154 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp starting to corrode

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,486 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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YR62 SGZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 YR62 SGZ, 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 YR62 SGZ registered?

YR62 SGZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2012.

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