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YY12 UPJ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,352 mi
Last recorded154,352 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 154,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 148,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,047 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 111,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,160 miles

Offside Front tyre at 3mm and low tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UPJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

YY12 UPJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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