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YH12 VNZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,713 mi
Last recorded192,713 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 192,713 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 183,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 171,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 158,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 147,701 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 144,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 138,779 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 138,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working leaking out in arch (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting + cut in tread 225/5017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + splitting 225/5017 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 20 May 2017 128,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking inside arch when operated (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + splitting 225/5017 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 118,182 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 118,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 105,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 VNZ 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 76.9%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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