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SAM 873Y

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 873Y
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,013 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,029 miles

front brake pads have about 5k remaining

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,925 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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SAM 873Y is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAM 873Y, 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 SAM 873Y registered?

SAM 873Y is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SAM 873Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 873Y shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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