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WK12 YKH

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,532 mi
Last recorded206,532 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 206,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 195,302 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2024 195,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front shock getting weak

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2023 180,536 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

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

t/c switch sticking

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2023 180,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

t/c switch sticking

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2022 165,786 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 top arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2022 165,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 top arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,045 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2021 153,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2020 138,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,069 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 97,409 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,373 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 79,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,087 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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WK12 YKH 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 68.8%.

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 WK12 YKH, 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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WK12 YKH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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