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LY12 YTJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 YTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 117,784 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,571 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 107,131 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 76,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,619 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 61,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction epc light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,321 miles

WET test

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,451 miles

unable to check rear adult seat belts due to rear seats folded and boot/rear seats full

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LY12 YTJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 YTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY12 YTJ registered?

LY12 YTJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is LY12 YTJ safe to buy?

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