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YK62 SZC

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,489 mi
Last recorded161,489 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 SZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 161,487 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 148,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,916 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2021 121,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 113,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARN (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OIL SENSOR LIGHT ON

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,055 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 105,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,902 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (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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YK62 SZC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

YK62 SZC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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