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Y80 DAE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 DAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 146,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 127,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,280 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,664 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,395 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre

cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,988 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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Y80 DAE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 Y80 DAE, 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 Y80 DAE registered?

Y80 DAE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is Y80 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 DAE 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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