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YG12 KNF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,296 mi
Last recorded170,296 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KNF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 167,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 167,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024
Fail 5 Jun 2024

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 164,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 145,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 139,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,060 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2017 83,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,615 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

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 KNF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG12 KNF, 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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YG12 KNF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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