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ST12 YGZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,494 mi
Last recorded65,494 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,494 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 51,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative link burst (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 45,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lining uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 41,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,870 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 25,361 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 25,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,671 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 2,230 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 2,218 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 YGZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ST12 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

ST12 YGZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is ST12 YGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 YGZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST12 YGZ have outstanding finance?

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