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YR12 GYG

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,729 mi
Last recorded166,729 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 166,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 162,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 135,187 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,465 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 102,906 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 102,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,319 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 GYG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

YR12 GYG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 GYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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