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YS12 BTU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 107,863 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,281 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,864 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (Exhaust Clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,854 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,569 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YS12 BTU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS12 BTU, 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 YS12 BTU registered?

YS12 BTU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YS12 BTU safe to buy?

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