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YY12 OGB

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,108 mi
Last recorded208,108 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 208,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 199,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 183,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 168,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 151,276 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,472 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2021 135,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 26 Feb 2020 122,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,767 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,870 miles

Nearside Front 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 Small cut in tyre not deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 1 May 2015 68,844 miles

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

nsf shocker has slight misting of oil

osf shocker has slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,844 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

nsf shocker has slight misting of oil

osf shocker has slight misting of oil

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 OGB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue 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 OGB, 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 OGB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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