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YY62 HWK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,172 mi
Last recorded156,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 HWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 156,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 145,790 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2023 145,786 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,831 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,281 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 121,281 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YY62 HWK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY62 HWK, 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 YY62 HWK registered?

YY62 HWK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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