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YR12 AAJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,372 miles

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft CV boot covered in grease

Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,724 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 74,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,744 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 58,088 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Central exhaust clamp partially snapped but not leaking exhaust gasses is still secure also

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,713 miles

child seats fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,126 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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YR12 AAJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR12 AAJ, 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 YR12 AAJ registered?

YR12 AAJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YR12 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 AAJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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