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OY12 YEV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 141,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 128,056 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2024 116,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Fail 17 Aug 2024 116,691 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 103,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,551 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 92,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,752 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,386 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 YEV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

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

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