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SH12 YTA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,452 mi
Last recorded71,452 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 YTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,452 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 65,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,796 miles

Central Lower exhaust clamp starting to rust.

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 50,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Lower exhaust clamp starting to rust.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,122 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering components

Pass 28 May 2015 31,212 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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SH12 YTA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH12 YTA, 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 SH12 YTA registered?

SH12 YTA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is SH12 YTA safe to buy?

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