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LY12 EDU

2012 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 EDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,160 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,378 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 39,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 38,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,276 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,862 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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LY12 EDU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY12 EDU, 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 LY12 EDU registered?

LY12 EDU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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