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Y5 REE

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,956 mi
Last recorded142,956 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 REE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,956 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 142,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,546 miles

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

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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,342 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 102,645 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,925 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 88,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,332 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to carry out emissions test due to engine not revving

various cuts in all tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2016 59,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to carry out emissions test due to engine not revving

various cuts in all tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions too clean to register

various cuts in all tyres

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 REE is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y5 REE, 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 REE registered?

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

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