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Y18 YNS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 YNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 157,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 167,198 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 167,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 151,757 miles

Rear sub frame under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2024 158,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 145,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 154,088 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 139,152 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 150,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 144,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 136,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 130,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 130,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,574 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 72,069 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 30 Dec 2017 72,069 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,429 miles

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

rear indicator bulbs are discoloured.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,878 miles

Both Rear Brake Hoses are deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Brake Hoses are deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,239 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,228 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,156 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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Y18 YNS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y18 YNS, 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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Y18 YNS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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