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Y16 SAX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,407 mi
Last recorded156,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 156,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,387 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 13 Jun 2024 145,586 miles

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

covers underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2023 125,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2017 90,310 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,084 miles

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

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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Y16 SAX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y16 SAX, 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 Y16 SAX registered?

Y16 SAX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is Y16 SAX safe to buy?

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