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YA12 WEP

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,722 mi
Last recorded220,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 220,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jun 2026 220,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken linkeage (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2025 202,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 183,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault both front crash sensors if reoccurs recommend further investigation (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 170,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 152,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 152,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear uneven wear to inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,483 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape - borderline

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,255 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Vehicle has no emissions printout due to being a low emissions diesel

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre damaged on outer wall

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Vehicle has no emissions printout due to being a low emissions diesel

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,864 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,864 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WEP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WEP, 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.

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What year was YA12 WEP registered?

YA12 WEP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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