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YK62 GVX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,406 mi
Last recorded189,406 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 GVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 189,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 189,401 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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 175,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 175,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 164,878 miles

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

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

ns doors damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2023 164,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

ns doors damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,247 miles

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

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,639 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 154,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,864 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 130,864 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,566 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer egdes

Emission test carried out, reading too low, cannot provide a printout

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished & cracked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 GVX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK62 GVX, 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 YK62 GVX registered?

YK62 GVX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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