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R16 YNW

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 YNW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 117,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2025 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm worn smooth inner and outer edges 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 104,378 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2.5mm worn smooth inner and outer edges 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 93,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,737 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged SLIGHT DAMAGE NOT AFFECTING FUNCTION OR SAFETY (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,184 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 92,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,533 miles

Lower full underside of vehicle is fitted with complete covers

Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/50/17 fitted to other three wheels and 235/45/17 fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Lower full underside of vehicle is fitted with complete covers

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,193 miles

Lower under covers fitted to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R16 YNW is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R16 YNW, 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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R16 YNW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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