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YK12 VGM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,717 mi
Last recorded159,717 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,381 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,381 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,114 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 115,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,329 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 102,261 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,000 miles

Noise from front of engine area

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,710 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 89,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit michelin 225/50R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit dunlop 225/50R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,637 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VGM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK12 VGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 VGM registered?

YK12 VGM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 VGM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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