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RE12 CYA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 CYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,418 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,103 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 77,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 72,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated on 10psi INFLATED ON MOT PRE TEST (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged WORN UNEVEN/STEPPING ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,577 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre 3mm in the centre lines

rear brake pads 3/4mm approximately

Fail 5 Aug 2021 67,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre 3mm in the centre lines

rear brake pads 3/4mm approximately

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 62,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre been run flat

Pass 29 May 2019 53,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,192 miles

Under-trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,105 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted restricting full seat belt test

Offside Rear Baby seat fitted restricting fullseat belt test

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,909 miles

diesel smoke test to clean for meter reading

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RE12 CYA 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 81.3%.

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 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 RE12 CYA, 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 RE12 CYA registered?

RE12 CYA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is RE12 CYA safe to buy?

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