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YP12 VWA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,096 mi
Last recorded138,096 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 138,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,595 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn low inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,688 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,804 miles

Elm on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2016 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Elm on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,336 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 VWA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP12 VWA, 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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YP12 VWA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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