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AX61 AFZ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,743 mi
Last recorded190,743 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 190,743 miles

screen slight damage at bottom

Pass 22 Aug 2024 186,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 181,209 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2022 176,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2022 176,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 168,247 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Sep 2021 168,247 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 156,126 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 156,126 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 137,033 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 137,033 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,735 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Aug 2018 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,485 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components,

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components,

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,501 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,715 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

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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AX61 AFZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AX61 AFZ, 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 AX61 AFZ registered?

AX61 AFZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is AX61 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 AFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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