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YK62 SYS

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,999 mi
Last recorded166,999 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 166,999 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 157,883 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 157,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 143,433 miles

Offside Front dip beam pattern poor

offside front outer cv boot sign of grease no hole found

Fail 10 Mar 2023 143,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front dip beam pattern poor

all inner brake pads look low

offside front outer cv boot sign of grease no hole found

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,741 miles

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

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

O/S CV BOOT WEEPING

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 122,661 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,567 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush starting to split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush starting to split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 111,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,543 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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YK62 SYS 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 73.3%.

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 SYS, 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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YK62 SYS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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