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YG12 LXW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,417 mi
Last recorded136,417 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,417 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 124,282 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Aug 2023 115,484 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet inop

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split - cut deep but not showing ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front washer jet spray poor

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,601 miles

Childseat fitted full seatbelt inspection not carried out.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LXW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

YG12 LXW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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