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YY61 SDO

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 SDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,306 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 81,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,782 miles

front pads low offside front

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,357 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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YY61 SDO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY61 SDO, 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 YY61 SDO registered?

YY61 SDO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is YY61 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 SDO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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