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MF12 YWR

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 YWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,669 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 133,647 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,359 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lagging

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,910 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

no smoke test printout due to low emissions

offside rear tyre bald on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,910 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

no smoke test printout due to low emissions

offside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,444 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light showing to rear (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,190 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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MF12 YWR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF12 YWR, 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 MF12 YWR registered?

MF12 YWR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is MF12 YWR safe to buy?

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