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OE12 YBC

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 YBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 130,929 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 130,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,522 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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 124,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 111,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2021 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner wall 225/50 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 105,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat down ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush for o,s,r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,880 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 91,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,036 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 77,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 63,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,229 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)

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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OE12 YBC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE12 YBC, 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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OE12 YBC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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