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BJ62 YEY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,244 mi
Last recorded214,244 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 214,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 197,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 187,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 187,428 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 180,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 180,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 169,625 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 163,078 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 163,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 64,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ62 YEY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ62 YEY, 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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BJ62 YEY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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