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OY12 YRF

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,684 mi
Last recorded107,684 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 96,658 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 87,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 78,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 70,852 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides tread lifting, needs attention now (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,743 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,034 miles

Front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,533 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

windscreen washers poor

Fail 2 Mar 2017 33,520 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,480 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Fail 23 Feb 2016 27,480 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 7 Mar 2015 19,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery covered

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 YRF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

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

Is OY12 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 YRF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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