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YX62 VSJ

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,639 mi
Last recorded117,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,639 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light craked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 117,636 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light craked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 111,015 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 97,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,143 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 64,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,011 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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YX62 VSJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX62 VSJ, 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 YX62 VSJ registered?

YX62 VSJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YX62 VSJ safe to buy?

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