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YY12 XEP

2012 Audi A4

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,265 mi
Last recorded129,265 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,265 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 129,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 121,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 117,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,194 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,896 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)

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 XEP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Brown 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 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 XEP registered?

YY12 XEP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 XEP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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