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YA12 OFU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 99,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,869 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 53,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YA12 OFU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OFU, 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 OFU?

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What year was YA12 OFU registered?

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

Is YA12 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 OFU shows 9 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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