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Y33 KOS

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 KOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 82,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust clamp defective

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 58,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,436 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 16,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,803 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y33 KOS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y33 KOS, 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 Y33 KOS registered?

Y33 KOS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is Y33 KOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 KOS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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