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YT12 ZCN

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,473 mi
Last recorded168,473 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ZCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 168,473 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 156,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 156,873 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling servo rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 145,187 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 136,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 130,291 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,421 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2018 104,532 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 98,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,237 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 ZCN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT12 ZCN, 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 YT12 ZCN registered?

YT12 ZCN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is YT12 ZCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 ZCN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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