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YX12 VVJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,151 mi
Last recorded134,151 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 134,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,104 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides of car (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,195 miles

offside front tyre close to wear bar indicators

offside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

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 VVJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

YX12 VVJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YX12 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 VVJ 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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