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YR62 OVA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,352 mi
Last recorded163,352 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 163,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 162,707 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 159,708 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 159,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Brake back plate detached (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake insecure Brake back plate detached (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,571 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,286 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,017 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 130,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,779 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,266 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,982 miles

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

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

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 OVA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

YR62 OVA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is YR62 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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