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YP12 YKR

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,121 mi
Last recorded191,121 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 191,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2025 175,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 166,672 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 166,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 156,844 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 155,456 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 155,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 141,618 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 127,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,424 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,887 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded, both rear indicator bulbs slight white.

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 YKR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 YKR registered?

YP12 YKR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YP12 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 YKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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