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YK62 GVW

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

302,226 mi
Last recorded302,226 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 GVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 302,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 298,862 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 298,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 296,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 296,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 239,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower forward suspension arm slightly damaged and weeping grease

Offside Front Outer C.V boot slightly damaged and weeping grease

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2021 239,905 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower forward suspension arm slightly damaged and weeping grease

Offside Front Outer C.V boot slightly damaged and weeping grease

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2020 215,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,283 miles

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

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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YK62 GVW is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK62 GVW, 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 YK62 GVW registered?

YK62 GVW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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