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YC62 RFN

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,328 mi
Last recorded157,328 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 RFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 157,328 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 6 Dec 2024 144,517 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 144,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,521 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 91,521 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,419 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in but not sure if cords are showing

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,249 miles

Front wiper slightly smearing

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,423 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,468 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some 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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YC62 RFN is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC62 RFN, 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 YC62 RFN registered?

YC62 RFN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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