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OY12 YRV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 74,465 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 69,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 67,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,274 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,160 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low and slightly worn inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 25,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear low and slight wear inner edges

rear tyres badly out of shape and close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,039 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 YRV 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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

OY12 YRV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is OY12 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 YRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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