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Y8 PYK

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,181 mi
Last recorded53,181 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 PYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 53,181 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,701 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,232 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 46,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,665 miles

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,654 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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Y8 PYK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y8 PYK registered?

Y8 PYK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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The MOT history for Y8 PYK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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