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YC12 BWL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 136,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,121 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,067 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all 4 tyres worn to 2.4mm and rears inner edges scrubbed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 BWL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

YC12 BWL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YC12 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 BWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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