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YY12 NPX

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,400 mi
Last recorded52,400 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,400 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 48,474 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 48,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 45,154 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 45,151 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,828 miles

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Jun 2023 40,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 28,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 25,628 miles

Nearside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker absorber casing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 23,237 miles

Front fog light switch does not illuminate but front fog's still work

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

Pass 3 May 2017 20,525 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 17,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,520 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 NPX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

YY12 NPX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YY12 NPX safe to buy?

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