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SP62 YWM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres have started to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,704 miles

underside of vehicle corroding including rear subframe

Fail 4 Oct 2024 115,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding including rear subframe

Pass 21 Sep 2023 106,415 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including rear sub-frame

Fail 20 Sep 2023 106,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including rear sub-frame

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 96,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,553 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bsh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,836 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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SP62 YWM 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 SP62 YWM, 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 SP62 YWM registered?

SP62 YWM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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