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YT12 ZCU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,882 mi
Last recorded171,882 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ZCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 171,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 162,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 139,120 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,639 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 134,639 miles

Undertray insecure secured as necessary (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 126,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close on edges nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,581 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT12 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

YT12 ZCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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