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OV12 YVD

2012 Audi S4 Avant

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S4 Avant69,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YVD
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,388 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,854 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 64,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,582 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 53,582 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,771 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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OV12 YVD is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 69,652 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 YVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV12 YVD registered?

OV12 YVD is a 2012 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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