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OV12 YSF

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,188 mi
Last recorded140,188 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,188 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

damage to n/s outer sill

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2026 140,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken rod to leveling device (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

damage to n/s outer sill

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2025 131,981 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s/f lower of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,185 miles

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

front lower exhaust sleeved joint loose/slight blow

front under tray damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,283 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low n/s and o/s

middle exhaust sleeve clamps excessively corroded split exhaust loose at joints slight blow

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,253 miles

NSF tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake pads low, discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,496 miles

All tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,854 miles

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread and has two (2) cuts on outer wall

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 YSF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OV12 YSF, 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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OV12 YSF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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