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YA12 HLW

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,961 mi
Last recorded175,961 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2025 175,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 160,393 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 153,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 146,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 128,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,271 miles

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

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 HLW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HLW, 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

How do I check the history of YA12 HLW?

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What year was YA12 HLW registered?

YA12 HLW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YA12 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 HLW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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