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Y3 EWS

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,684 mi
Last recorded149,684 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 EWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 149,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,442 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 126,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,066 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,008 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 96,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,466 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,507 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y3 EWS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y3 EWS, 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 Y3 EWS registered?

Y3 EWS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is Y3 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 EWS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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