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AY12 GVA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,893 mi
Last recorded146,893 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 GVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 146,893 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,625 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 137,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,418 miles

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,368 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged but not likely to be misread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AY12 GVA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY12 GVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 GVA registered?

AY12 GVA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 GVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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