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LY12 GHZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 GHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,662 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 82,661 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 82,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball-joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb mis-fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball-joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 82,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,751 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,027 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 56,027 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,008 miles

Rear Rear Number Plat Slightly Faded.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,232 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,237 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,763 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 GHZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY12 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

LY12 GHZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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