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YY12 GFK

2012 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,371 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 91,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 71,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,814 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

various warnings on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,100 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,496 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 50,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,211 miles

chip in screen nsf none mot fail,

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 GFK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 GFK registered?

YY12 GFK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YY12 GFK safe to buy?

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