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YY12 DSU

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 86,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,784 miles

exhaust clamps weak and corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,083 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,325 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides have cuts not deep enough to ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,826 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,156 miles

Child seats fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,106 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 DSU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol 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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

YY12 DSU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YY12 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 DSU 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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