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RO12 YZF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,315 mi
Last recorded224,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 YZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 224,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 224,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 211,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 202,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 201,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 185,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,301 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2019 143,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,995 miles

bulge in nearside rear tyre outer sidewalll

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Dec 2015 72,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bulge in nearside rear tyre outer sidewalll

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,524 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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RO12 YZF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 RO12 YZF, 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 RO12 YZF registered?

RO12 YZF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RO12 YZF safe to buy?

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