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YY12 GGA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,529 mi
Last recorded175,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 175,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2025 164,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 164,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 153,520 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 140,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 140,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 129,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,912 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 109,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,343 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 GGA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GGA, 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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YY12 GGA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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