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ML12 YJA

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,826 mi
Last recorded214,826 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 214,826 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bushes of offside and nearside shocks perished and split (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bushes of offside and nearside arms split rear of pairs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 207,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 197,114 miles

Front DLR LAMP IN OPP.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER BALD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER BALD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 197,114 miles

Front DLR LAMP IN OPP.

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER BALD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER BALD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,990 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both Rearward Lower Arm, Inner bushes perishing/cracking* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres worn on inner edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 181,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both Rearward Lower Arm, Inner bushes perishing/cracking* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low *Bulb incorrectly fitted* (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres worn on inner edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 167,084 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 167,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 155,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,270 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,880 miles

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

To clean for emission result

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***deep cut in tread area***225/50R17-94Y*** (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape/on 3mm approx

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,642 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 YJA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ML12 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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