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PY12 XSN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,123 mi
Last recorded110,123 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 110,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 94,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 91,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 85,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,886 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,849 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 68,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PY12 XSN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PY12 XSN, 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 PY12 XSN registered?

PY12 XSN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is PY12 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 XSN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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