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Y27 RSL

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 RSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,862 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,003 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 59,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,222 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,436 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,281 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 RSL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol 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 Y27 RSL, 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 Y27 RSL registered?

Y27 RSL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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