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OY12 VPP

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,520 mi
Last recorded178,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 178,520 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 178,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 170,899 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper inner bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 170,888 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper inner bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 160,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,669 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 150,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.8 mmm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 143,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.8 mmm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have parts worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high been adjusted (prs) (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have parts worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres tapering on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,425 miles

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

both rear tyres tapering on the inner edge

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 VPP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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