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YA12 HLG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 135,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 131,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 131,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,279 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,068 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 123,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,954 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,166 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,770 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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YA12 HLG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA12 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

YA12 HLG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 HLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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