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BL61 SXM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,232 mi
Last recorded167,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 SXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 167,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 166,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 166,025 miles

exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 159,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 159,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 156,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 152,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 148,433 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2020 143,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2019 132,453 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,360 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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BL61 SXM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL61 SXM, 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 BL61 SXM registered?

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

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