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RV12 YUK

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,752 mi
Last recorded140,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 140,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 140,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 136,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 132,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin, warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin, warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 May 2019 83,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2018 65,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,712 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,249 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 28,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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RV12 YUK 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 RV12 YUK, 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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RV12 YUK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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