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YT12 XTR

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,329 mi
Last recorded142,329 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 XTR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 142,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 126,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,730 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 125,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,336 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 116,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under shields fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,531 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear space saver tyre fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,126 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread misshaped

Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread misshaped

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,563 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,563 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,828 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,124 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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YT12 XTR is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT12 XTR, 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 YT12 XTR registered?

YT12 XTR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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