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YB12 VPU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,827 miles

both front upper link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2025 133,036 miles

both front upper suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,540 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,791 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2020 108,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 105,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,777 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 23 Jul 2016 93,347 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,978 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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YB12 VPU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB12 VPU, 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 YB12 VPU registered?

YB12 VPU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is YB12 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 VPU shows 12 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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