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YK12 VGJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,992 mi
Last recorded146,992 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,992 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 140,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,260 miles

All Tyres slightly cracking or perishing in tread

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,647 miles

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

Outstanding recall found

Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,937 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 112,937 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,047 miles

All four shock absorbers leaking slightly. Near side rear worst of the four.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,791 miles

Nearside 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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YK12 VGJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK12 VGJ, 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 YK12 VGJ registered?

YK12 VGJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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