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YX12 SNJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 SNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 152,156 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 152,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 131,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,278 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,514 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,561 miles

4-5k left on rear pads.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,605 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SNJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SNJ, 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 YX12 SNJ registered?

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

Is YX12 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 SNJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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