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MD12 YXN

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,530 mi
Last recorded158,530 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD12 YXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 158,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 152,092 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 149,817 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,514 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 143,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,641 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 142,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 134,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 126,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 120,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 114,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,214 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 105,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,579 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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MD12 YXN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MD12 YXN, 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 MD12 YXN registered?

MD12 YXN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MD12 YXN safe to buy?

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