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YX12 XAZ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,085 mi
Last recorded117,085 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,085 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 110,473 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2024 110,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,806 miles

Front Lower X2 shock bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,789 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 93,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 82,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,984 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,515 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XAZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX12 XAZ, 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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YX12 XAZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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