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AU12 PYA

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,338 mi
Last recorded132,338 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 124,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 102,616 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edge , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 3mm, sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 90,520 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 90,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,800 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,800 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,651 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,907 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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AU12 PYA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU12 PYA, 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 AU12 PYA registered?

AU12 PYA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AU12 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 PYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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