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YP12 DWE

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,919 mi
Last recorded103,919 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower back arm, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, lower central arm , central bush shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2022 84,343 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,735 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,449 miles

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

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,910 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 71,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,458 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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YP12 DWE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 DWE, 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 YP12 DWE registered?

YP12 DWE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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