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YY12 UPG

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,042 mi
Last recorded145,042 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 145,042 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 28 Dec 2018 127,180 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 127,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,135 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,130 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,564 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,954 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,954 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions to low for machine to pick up

Fail 15 May 2015 72,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions to low for machine to pick up

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 UPG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

YY12 UPG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YY12 UPG safe to buy?

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