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YA12 GGJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 103,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R and O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R and O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,602 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centres on 3 mm (both sides) 225/50 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,657 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2018 53,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli cinturato p 7 225 / 50 r 17 94 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2017 47,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,520 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YA12 GGJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YA12 GGJ, 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 YA12 GGJ registered?

YA12 GGJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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