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R222 YST

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 YST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 119,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 110,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,745 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 96,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Lower joint (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,398 miles

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

no emissions detected

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,398 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

no emissions detected

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 64,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,925 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 38,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 36,091 miles

Child seat

Front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 17 May 2016 29,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,017 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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R222 YST is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R222 YST, 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 R222 YST registered?

R222 YST is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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