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YA12 MFZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,179 mi
Last recorded183,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 MFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 183,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 175,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 148,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 136,717 miles

all brakes getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,527 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 106,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,451 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,530 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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YA12 MFZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA12 MFZ, 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 YA12 MFZ registered?

YA12 MFZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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