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YR62 HBA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,615 mi
Last recorded128,615 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,615 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 128,613 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn to excess. yellow marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken twice. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 120,712 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2022 115,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 115,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,263 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,960 miles

Low emmiter. blew 0 on emissions

Nearside Front tyre has very slight kerb rubbing

Nearside Rear tyre has slight kerb abrasion

engine under trays and covers fitted obstruction veiw

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 HBA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBA, 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

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What year was YR62 HBA registered?

YR62 HBA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is YR62 HBA safe to buy?

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