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SY12 VGL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 114,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 109,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,555 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 105,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 99,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 96,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,514 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 88,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,965 miles

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,965 miles

Emissions not tested mid blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,784 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 41,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,411 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,009 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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SY12 VGL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY12 VGL, 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 SY12 VGL registered?

SY12 VGL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is SY12 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 VGL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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