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YY12 GFV

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 109,131 miles

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 11 Nov 2025 108,773 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Wear to inner tread area.** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,943 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Wear to inner tread area.** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 63,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 50,891 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and outer wall damaged ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall cut but not to cord

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,951 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 GFV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

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

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