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YS12 KJJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 KJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,815 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 82,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,752 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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YS12 KJJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KJJ, 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 YS12 KJJ registered?

YS12 KJJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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