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GL12 YGV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,780 mi
Last recorded129,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 129,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 120,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 112,579 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 104,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,238 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL12 YGV 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 83.3%.

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 GL12 YGV, 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 GL12 YGV registered?

GL12 YGV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is GL12 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 YGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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