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YY12 CYV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

205,286 mi
Last recorded205,286 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 CYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 205,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 201,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 193,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 184,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 184,221 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 172,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 159,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 142,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,961 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YY12 CYV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YY12 CYV, 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 YY12 CYV registered?

YY12 CYV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YY12 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 CYV 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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