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MA12 YBK

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

451,852 mi
Last recorded451,852 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 YBK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 451,852 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 451,852 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 425,015 miles

front suspension arm bushes minor play deteriated

minor oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2020 425,015 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front suspension arm bushes minor play deteriated

minor oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2019 366,113 miles

minor oil leek

Fail 17 Apr 2019 366,113 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

minor oil leek

Pass 25 Apr 2018 312,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 250,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have slight judder (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 250,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have slight judder (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 187,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 187,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MA12 YBK is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MA12 YBK, 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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MA12 YBK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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