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VE12 JYL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,742 mi
Last recorded154,742 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 154,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,460 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,185 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 139,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 127,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 124,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 120,454 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2022 120,450 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 106,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative low pressure (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 95,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,401 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VE12 JYL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE12 JYL, 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 VE12 JYL registered?

VE12 JYL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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