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YY12 DTZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 66,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,393 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,345 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 29,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,763 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 DTZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

YY12 DTZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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