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AH62 LYN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH62 LYN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 129,134 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 129,134 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front rear lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,086 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 122,086 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn arm lower rears bushes both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 117,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,026 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,581 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,189 miles

Rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2017 86,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AH62 LYN 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 78.6%.

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 AH62 LYN, 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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AH62 LYN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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