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GF12 YGU

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,185 mi
Last recorded129,185 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 YGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires close to the limit 2/3mm... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tire close to limit 3mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper link arms x2 bushes slight play in bush

Offside Front Upper link arms x2 bushes slight play in bush

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2024 116,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge as marked 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper link arms x2 bushes slight play in bush

Offside Front Upper link arms x2 bushes slight play in bush

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,917 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 108,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 105,682 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusting

Pass 15 May 2020 102,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 99,920 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 96,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 92,860 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,659 miles

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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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GF12 YGU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF12 YGU, 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 GF12 YGU registered?

GF12 YGU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GF12 YGU safe to buy?

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