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MK12 YJH

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,182 mi
Last recorded161,182 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 161,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 149,970 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 149,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 110,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,167 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,782 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 78,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MK12 YJH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK12 YJH, 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 MK12 YJH registered?

MK12 YJH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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