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VO12 UYP

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,549 mi
Last recorded212,549 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 212,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 211,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 208,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 208,917 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 204,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 194,740 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 194,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 170,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

aux belt idler noisy and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 95,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,375 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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VO12 UYP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO12 UYP, 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 VO12 UYP registered?

VO12 UYP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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