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Y5 HYY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,304 mi
Last recorded128,304 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 HYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 112,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 98,843 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 96,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,792 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,606 miles

emissions clean

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,819 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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Y5 HYY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y5 HYY, 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 Y5 HYY registered?

Y5 HYY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is Y5 HYY safe to buy?

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