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Y8 MLT

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MLT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,361 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,276 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Second stage rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Second stage rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 82,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,842 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 34,373 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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Y8 MLT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y8 MLT, 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 Y8 MLT registered?

Y8 MLT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is Y8 MLT safe to buy?

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