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ST12 VYG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 142,793 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 104,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lamp replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,805 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance - nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,097 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,418 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,351 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 33,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ST12 VYG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST12 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST12 VYG registered?

ST12 VYG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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