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YH12 JTV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

231,893 mi
Last recorded231,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 231,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 207,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 183,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 155,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 135,883 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack outside driver's view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 135,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack outside driver's view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,433 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,307 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 38,307 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JTV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JTV, 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 YH12 JTV registered?

YH12 JTV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 JTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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