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YG12 HVD

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,947 mi
Last recorded175,947 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 175,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 149,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 111,997 miles

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))

engine cover.

under shields.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,963 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 23 Nov 2017 82,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 66,706 miles

scratches zone (A) of screen

small chips zones (A+B) of screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2014 45,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YG12 HVD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG12 HVD, 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 YG12 HVD registered?

YG12 HVD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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