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J400 YLS

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,558 mi
Last recorded208,558 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 YLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 208,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 208,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 195,036 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 182,347 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 171,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 161,905 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge miss shaped

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 146,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 134,541 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear arm both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components and under trays

Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,461 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,292 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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J400 YLS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 J400 YLS, 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 J400 YLS registered?

J400 YLS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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