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OY12 UOW

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,342 mi
Last recorded151,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 UOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 151,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 126,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,715 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 126,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 99,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service reminder displayed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,907 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,090 miles

windscreen chipped on o/s/f bottom side

Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,090 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped on o/s/f bottom side

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 UOW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UOW, 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 OY12 UOW registered?

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

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