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YS61 HRE

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,411 mi
Last recorded189,411 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 189,411 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 189,391 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,732 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2024 180,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 168,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 159,066 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2022 159,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 127,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,893 miles

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

engine oil temp not taken on emission no dipstick tube on this engine

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YS61 HRE is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS61 HRE, 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 YS61 HRE registered?

YS61 HRE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is YS61 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 HRE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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