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DK62 YTU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 YTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 116,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,156 miles

Both front fog lights have water in them

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of sidewall damage, some deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in sidewall, quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers poor

Fail 6 Jan 2023 106,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of sidewall damage, some deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in sidewall, quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 97,195 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 83,384 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,049 miles

N/s/rear tyre has deep sidewall damage

Fail 2 Jan 2019 61,048 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/rear tyre has deep sidewall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,428 miles

Both rear tyres worn almost to ware indicator

Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 38,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,338 miles

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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DK62 YTU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DK62 YTU, 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 DK62 YTU registered?

DK62 YTU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is DK62 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK62 YTU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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