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YH12 JFK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,483 mi
Last recorded85,483 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 JFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that shock absorber mounts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that shock absorber mounts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2026 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that shock absorber mounts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that shock absorber mounts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 82,441 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

Pass 14 May 2024 79,259 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,111 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance of 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,088 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In/outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 61,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 JFK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 YH12 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

YH12 JFK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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