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YG62 ZHB

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,854 mi
Last recorded150,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 ZHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 150,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,149 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 137,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 132,223 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front alloy wheel been welded to a good standard

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm also kerbing scuffs (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front brake discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre been kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre been kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

mid section exhaust sleeve starting to deteriorate

offside front wheel been welded on inner rim to a good standard

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,879 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 114,878 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust sleeve corroding centre section

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,632 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 97,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,499 miles

Offside Rear tyre splits to sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2017 85,499 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre splits to sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,418 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 75,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear light is also on and o/s/f brake is binding slightly (3.5.1g)

wiper blades smearing slighly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,212 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YG62 ZHB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG62 ZHB, 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 YG62 ZHB registered?

YG62 ZHB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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