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YY12 DPU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,652 mi
Last recorded102,652 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,652 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 102,652 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [245/40/18] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed [245/40/18] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,515 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 97,509 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,877 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 61,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,374 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face outer edges corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces outer edges corroded (3.5.1i)

Under guards and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,510 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,825 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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YY12 DPU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY12 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

YY12 DPU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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