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DY12 NYT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,301 miles

Both Front Tyre Tread Low/Wearing Edges

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,453 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,384 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,664 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,744 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,967 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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DY12 NYT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY12 NYT, 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 DY12 NYT registered?

DY12 NYT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DY12 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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