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YL12 GWO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,714 mi
Last recorded155,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 GWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 155,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 142,166 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 142,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 138,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 110,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YL12 GWO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL12 GWO, 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 YL12 GWO registered?

YL12 GWO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is YL12 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 GWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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