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YR61 YBJ

2012 Audi S4

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,764 mi
Last recorded89,764 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S459,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 YBJ
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,764 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 89,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 89,607 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 74,670 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear seat cover fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 67,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,407 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,737 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,978 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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YR61 YBJ is a 2012 Audi S4 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 59,784 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR61 YBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR61 YBJ registered?

YR61 YBJ is a 2012 Audi S4, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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