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YH62 RYO

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,854 mi
Last recorded123,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 RYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,854 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tailgate twisted and damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2024 118,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tailgate twisted and damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2024 118,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,337 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 107,337 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,311 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 104,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant level low

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,879 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 83,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,324 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on side wall due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 58,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on side wall due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,362 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,865 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,094 miles

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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YH62 RYO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH62 RYO, 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 YH62 RYO registered?

YH62 RYO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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