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ML12 YHW

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,444 mi
Last recorded176,444 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 176,444 miles

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

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

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

Underside undersealed

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 176,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 168,605 miles

Central exhaust clamp loose, but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 168,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp loose, but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 160,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 149,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 133,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,290 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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ML12 YHW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 ML12 YHW, 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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ML12 YHW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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