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YF61 YTN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,016 mi
Last recorded168,016 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 YTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 161,728 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 161,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,991 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2018 147,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 129,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN AT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN AT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,701 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN AT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN AT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,132 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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YF61 YTN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF61 YTN, 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 YF61 YTN registered?

YF61 YTN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YF61 YTN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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