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OY12 UPF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,312 mi
Last recorded144,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,028 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 134,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,289 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 120,289 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,010 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2022 96,010 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,599 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Pipe Clamps Missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 60,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 54,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,456 miles

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

front ns washer not working (osf supplying water)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting low

rear baby seat fitted on allowing inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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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OY12 UPF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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