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YC12 AVO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,236 mi
Last recorded135,236 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 135,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 128,406 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 81,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 73,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YC12 AVO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YC12 AVO, 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 YC12 AVO registered?

YC12 AVO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YC12 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AVO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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