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YB12 MOF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MOF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 81,478 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 81,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,083 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,470 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some leds not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,409 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,437 miles

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 9 Jun 2017 37,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit and has a nail(1.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and inner edge worn excessively(1.66mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre damaged to side wall

no reading on smoke test

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,157 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

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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YB12 MOF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB12 MOF, 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 YB12 MOF registered?

YB12 MOF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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