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YP12 PPY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,599 mi
Last recorded221,599 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 PPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 221,599 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 221,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 214,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 214,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 206,601 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 194,205 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 194,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 176,143 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 176,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 146,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,867 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded but still holding

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 129,867 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded but still holding

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,059 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

low emsissions no reading

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,059 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

low emsissions no reading

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,136 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Cut

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Cut

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,855 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 PPY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP12 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

YP12 PPY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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