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VO12 YFY

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 132,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 132,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component leaking control arm leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 130,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 115,355 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 115,349 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,764 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,034 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,659 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,035 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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VO12 YFY is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO12 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

VO12 YFY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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