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GY12 UOW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,007 miles

Nearside Rear Door not opening from inside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2022 80,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively look slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,560 miles

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

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

rev limiter fitted, unable to detect emissions

under trays fitted, unable to check some testable items

Pass 1 May 2019 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and @ 3mm ( 255/35/19 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 58,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and @ 3mm ( 255/35/19 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears slightly scored (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 47,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,756 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY12 UOW 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 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 GY12 UOW, 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 GY12 UOW registered?

GY12 UOW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is GY12 UOW safe to buy?

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