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YS12 YBG

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 135,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 114,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/40/18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,441 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 YBG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

YS12 YBG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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