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YD62 XBE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,865 mi
Last recorded153,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 XBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 153,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper, wing panel damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2026 153,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper, wing panel damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,922 miles

Nearside Front washer system leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2024 141,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 13 Oct 2021 125,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 117,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,151 miles

damage to inner section of nsf tyre tread

front brake pads wearing low

osr shock absorber has a fluid leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm - Wearing bald on very inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm - Wearing bald on very inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm - Wearing bald on very inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm - Wearing bald on very inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YD62 XBE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD62 XBE, 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 YD62 XBE registered?

YD62 XBE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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