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YX12 XPZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 85,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 73,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at upper limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 73,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 73,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,502 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW ON TRED

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 XPZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

YX12 XPZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YX12 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 XPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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