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GY12 XUC

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 XUC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 157,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside movement on tolerance limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 157,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside movement on tolerance limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 143,517 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 143,517 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 129,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 112,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 111,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,381 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,269 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

no dipstick hole for temp; probe

Pass 16 May 2019 77,358 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 61,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,598 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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GY12 XUC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

GY12 XUC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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