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OV12 PYU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,327 mi
Last recorded52,327 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 PYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,327 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 45,933 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 45,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 40,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 36,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,565 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 diodes not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut to side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,871 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,548 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut, and nearing wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm or less. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,848 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S/R AND N/S/R SEAT POSITIONS, UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

CUT IN N/S/F AND N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALLS, NO CORDS EXPOSED

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,599 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,310 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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OV12 PYU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV12 PYU, 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 OV12 PYU registered?

OV12 PYU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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