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YM12 AWY

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,062 mi
Last recorded164,062 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 AWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 164,062 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 157,200 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 154,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,055 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 143,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,270 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 128,928 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 128,928 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 123,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,245 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,776 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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YM12 AWY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM12 AWY, 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 YM12 AWY registered?

YM12 AWY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is YM12 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 AWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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