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YS12 URK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 URK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 147,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 141,763 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 138,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 135,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 132,971 miles

ns/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2022 132,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ns/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2021 124,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,778 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2019 110,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 100,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 92,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 URK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS12 URK, 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 URK registered?

YS12 URK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YS12 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 URK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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