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AY62 YZT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 142,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 132,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 127,062 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,384 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 114,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 107,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,241 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 104,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread, recommend further inspection (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cracked all the way round, recommend further inspection/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 94,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 94,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,696 miles

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

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 YZT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

AY62 YZT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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