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YR12 ELW

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,209 mi
Last recorded111,209 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 110,199 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 106,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 90,966 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 85,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,088 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 46,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 23,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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YR12 ELW 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 73.3%.

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 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 YR12 ELW, 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 YR12 ELW registered?

YR12 ELW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YR12 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ELW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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