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OY12 UOS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 UOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 159,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 154,823 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 144,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 141,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 136,480 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 133,383 miles

Central corrosion to exhaust clamp

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 102,859 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,008 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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OY12 UOS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 OY12 UOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY12 UOS registered?

OY12 UOS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is OY12 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 UOS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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