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AF62 VUA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,169 mi
Last recorded136,169 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,169 miles

Central Central exhaust clamp is rusted through on one side of clamp but still secure.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear have child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts. ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,623 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,846 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 14 Aug 2018 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,388 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,785 miles

diesel smoke test ok but not detectable

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 VUA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

AF62 VUA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AF62 VUA safe to buy?

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