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ML12 YJE

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,966 mi
Last recorded95,966 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YJE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 95,966 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,724 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,721 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both N/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,568 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,814 miles

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

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

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

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 YJE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YJE, 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 ML12 YJE registered?

ML12 YJE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is ML12 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 YJE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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