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BV62 YLE

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,539 mi
Last recorded152,539 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 YLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 152,539 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 148,240 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2024 140,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust clamp corroded central

Pass 10 May 2023 132,812 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2023 132,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 123,674 miles

Rear both indicator bulbs colour fading

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 115,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 109,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 15 May 2020 109,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 2 May 2019 98,754 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs slight lip on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 98,754 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs slight lip on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 86,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 86,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,943 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,498 miles

Rear tyres bald on outer edge

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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BV62 YLE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV62 YLE, 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 BV62 YLE registered?

BV62 YLE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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