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AU12 YKF

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

230,649 mi
Last recorded230,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YKF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 230,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 138,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 122,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 76,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,784 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 50,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,244 miles

Near side rear door has been damage

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,877 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 YKF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 YKF, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 YKF?

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What year was AU12 YKF registered?

AU12 YKF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AU12 YKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YKF 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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