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YP12 XMG

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,141 mi
Last recorded159,141 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XMG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 159,141 miles

rear frame corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 154,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2024 150,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 150,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 143,848 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 143,833 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 137,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen chip

Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 111,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 111,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,531 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,462 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 26,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 26,785 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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YP12 XMG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

YP12 XMG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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