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AY62 YVF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,704 mi
Last recorded178,704 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 178,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 175,258 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 171,489 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 171,476 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 169,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 163,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 127,678 miles

Front wipers starting to smear do not effect drivers view at present

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2015 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread side wall slightly damaged no inner structure exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread sidewall slightly damaged no inner structure exposed (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front windscreen cracked outwith prescribed areas

Fail 22 Aug 2015 97,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread side wall slightly damaged no inner structure exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm left on tread sidewall slightly damaged no inner structure exposed (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay 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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AY62 YVF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY62 YVF, 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 AY62 YVF registered?

AY62 YVF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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