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BV62 YLJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,329 mi
Last recorded180,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 YLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 180,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 176,359 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 175,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 172,703 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 170,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,690 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 114,239 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust clamp thin and rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,784 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,784 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BV62 YLJ 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 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 YLJ, 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 BV62 YLJ registered?

BV62 YLJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BV62 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 YLJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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