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AV61 YLO

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,135 mi
Last recorded154,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 154,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 144,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 133,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,119 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 123,119 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 110,861 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,411 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,521 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,521 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater in mirror damaged/inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,360 miles

Nearside Mirror Glass Damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,243 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front nearside front mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seatbelt fully

Offside Front off side front side repeater damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,859 miles

covers fitted

front tyres 4.5mm

Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 YLO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV61 YLO, 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 AV61 YLO registered?

AV61 YLO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is AV61 YLO safe to buy?

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