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AF62 TLU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,431 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 93,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,512 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,949 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 66,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 55,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 46,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,205 miles

engine cover fitted

rear tyres slightly out of shape

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,043 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,958 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,632 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

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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AF62 TLU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 AF62 TLU, 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 AF62 TLU registered?

AF62 TLU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AF62 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 TLU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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