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OY12 YAA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,410 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,545 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn badly on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,503 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front lower arms have slight movement at inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,026 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 91,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,968 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 YAA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

OY12 YAA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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