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YE62 YCR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YCR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,529 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine noise present

Fail 16 Oct 2024 111,529 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine noise present

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 104,962 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,225 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,149 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,149 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,339 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,802 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door panel damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,257 miles

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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YE62 YCR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YE62 YCR, 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 YE62 YCR registered?

YE62 YCR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YE62 YCR safe to buy?

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