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GV12 YWE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,190 mi
Last recorded149,190 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 149,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section sleeve straps rusted (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 142,578 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Sleeve Clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,770 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 135,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honey comb effect background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honey comb back ground (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 119,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,028 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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GV12 YWE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 GV12 YWE, 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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GV12 YWE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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