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BT61 UCD

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,242 mi
Last recorded155,242 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 155,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,771 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 128,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,616 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 120,616 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,081 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,812 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,866 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,909 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted unable to exam seat belt

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted unable to exam seat belt

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,672 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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BT61 UCD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 UCD, 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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BT61 UCD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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