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WU12 VYN

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,702 mi
Last recorded96,702 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 VYN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,702 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,325 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 91,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,342 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 58,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,738 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,705 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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WU12 VYN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU12 VYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 VYN registered?

WU12 VYN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is WU12 VYN safe to buy?

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