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OY12 XDH

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,229 mi
Last recorded152,229 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 XDH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 152,229 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 152,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 137,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,802 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 113,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 100,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing large splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 93,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald section of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald section of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,654 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XDH is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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