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AX61 DHJ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,176 mi
Last recorded156,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 DHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,176 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 156,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 147,231 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroding

Offside front washer jet not working but nearside provides enough fluid to clear screen

Offside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,692 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,762 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,383 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,567 miles

Nearside rear tyre started to go out of shape

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 77,647 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Advise tyre getting low also cuts in tread

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Advise tyre getting low also cuts in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,790 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,071 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 49,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,341 miles

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 DHJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX61 DHJ, 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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AX61 DHJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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