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YX12 SLU

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 114,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,056 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,439 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,147 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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YX12 SLU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YX12 SLU, 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 YX12 SLU registered?

YX12 SLU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 SLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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