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YH62 ZXU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 ZXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake calliper sticking slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2025 127,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front caliper sticks slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear level sensor broken

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,607 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,750 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres inner walls starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip outside zone a (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,356 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,356 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,229 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 ZXU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YH62 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

YH62 ZXU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 ZXU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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