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YG12 KOA

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,848 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,848 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 120,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,503 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,540 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,424 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,365 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2017 57,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,482 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,287 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,717 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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YG12 KOA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 KOA registered?

YG12 KOA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YG12 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 KOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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