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YC62 RFY

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,359 mi
Last recorded171,359 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 RFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 171,359 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush on control arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 171,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush on control arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 160,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 133,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm also stepping also tyre has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.3mm also stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,829 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,251 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 RFY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC62 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

YC62 RFY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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