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YH12 KPP

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 148,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,681 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 135,681 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side that cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,542 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 120,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,359 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 78,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear,bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 69,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,715 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,766 miles

Front wipers leaving streaks in areas of screen

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,761 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front wipers leaving streaks in areas of screen

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,863 miles

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

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

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 KPP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KPP, 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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YH12 KPP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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