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BL61 LZW

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 LZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,591 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,299 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,013 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,827 miles

The off side and near side front tyres are wearing low in places.

The off side and near side rear tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth very inner edge cords could be exposed soon, and 2mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A just contained in 10mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,292 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth very inner edge cords could be exposed soon, and 2mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A just contained in 10mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,017 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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BL61 LZW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL61 LZW, 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 BL61 LZW registered?

BL61 LZW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 LZW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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