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YH12 DJE

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

227,455 mi
Last recorded227,455 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DJE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 227,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 213,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 193,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 172,533 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 2 Nov 2021 152,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 152,792 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,869 miles

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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,370 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,457 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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YH12 DJE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YH12 DJE, 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 YH12 DJE registered?

YH12 DJE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is YH12 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 DJE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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