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AV12 JYE

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

235,458 mi
Last recorded235,458 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 235,458 miles

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

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

underbody and suspension components covered in underseal

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Mar 2025 226,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 216,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 203,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 203,709 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 189,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 173,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 165,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,197 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,488 miles

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

emissions too clean to provide printout due to low emissions

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV12 JYE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV12 JYE, 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 AV12 JYE registered?

AV12 JYE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AV12 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 JYE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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