2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YK12 VCV

The 2012 Audi A4 holds a valid MOT pass dated 22 July 2025 at 141,317 miles, yet the maintenance trend is not reassuring. That same day the car failed a separate test on identical mileage, flagging a structurally torn nearside rear tyre, a cut offside rear tyre, a loose undertray, and a noisy steering system. The pass was achieved on the second attempt, but the underlying advisories remain unresolved. A buyer should treat the current certificate as a snapshot, not evidence of sustained care. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 10,094 miles per year, which is typical for a fourteen-year-old A4. The record shows a steady climb from 129,930 miles in July 2023 to 136,860 miles in July 2024, then to 141,317 miles by July 2025, with no large gaps or sudden drops. The data is clean and consistent, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of neglect or tampering. Recurring tyre faults stand out. The nearside rear tyre has been flagged for perishing or cracking in both 2023 and 2024, then for structural tearing in 2025. The offside rear tyre was cut in 2025. Failing twice on rear tyre condition within a single year points to either poor storage, kerbing damage, or a reluctance to replace ageing rubber. A buyer should inspect all four sidewalls closely, check the date codes, and budget for a fresh set of quality tyres. The steering system has been noted as noisy across multiple tests, with the tester suggesting a possible rack issue in 2025. The 2024 failure also cited a missing nearside steering rack gaiter, which admits dirt and accelerates wear. Underneath, the undertray was flagged as likely to detach. A thorough inspection of the rack for play, the gaiters for splits, and all undertray fixings for corrosion is essential before purchase. Rear brake pads were wearing thin in 2023, so disc and pad condition should also be verified.