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MJ12 YGZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,314 mi
Last recorded138,314 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 YGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 126,900 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 126,900 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 120,973 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 120,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,842 miles

drivers windscreen washer poor

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 101,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body shields fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,792 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,198 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,867 miles

front brake pads wearing low

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,390 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,279 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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MJ12 YGZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ12 YGZ, 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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MJ12 YGZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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