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A12 YSJ

2013 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A479,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 106,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,504 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 94,504 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 86,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve is rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush excessively spilt/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve is rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush excessively spilt/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 60,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management

Fail 9 Nov 2017 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,710 miles

covers fitted

em light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,529 miles

Cuts in n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls and rim protector

chip in o/s bottom corner windscreen

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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A12 YSJ is a 2013 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 79,824 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 A12 YSJ, 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 13 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 YSJ registered?

A12 YSJ is a 2013 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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