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YR62 CEX

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,001 mi
Last recorded210,001 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 210,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 198,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 184,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 164,381 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 164,381 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 153,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 143,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,127 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 18 Aug 2015 119,127 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

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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YR62 CEX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR62 CEX, 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 YR62 CEX registered?

YR62 CEX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YR62 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 CEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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