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YY61 SPZ

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 SPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 152,484 miles

Both Front Tyres of a different size to the Rears.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,027 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam mounting ,,,rear of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear safety indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Various suspension, axle beam,body and chassis components corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 146,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush unbonded track control arm Both Sides,(arms fouling subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam mounting ,,,rear of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear safety indicators. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Various suspension, axle beam,body and chassis components corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 142,611 miles

Various body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,584 miles

Coolant on min

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms both sides inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 132,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant on min

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms both sides inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,394 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 25 Jan 2021 123,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 23 Jan 2020 114,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 102,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,554 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 73,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,475 miles

Rear tyres 3mm (advising)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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YY61 SPZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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