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Y27 CTS

2012 Audi A4

White Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 CTS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,466 miles

Central exhaust clamps cracked / corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,168 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 54,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,930 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 43,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall damaged

Rear wiper poor

Pass 3 May 2017 33,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 23,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm & nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 3 May 2016 23,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm & nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 1 May 2015 11,483 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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Y27 CTS is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y27 CTS, 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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Y27 CTS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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