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CR61 GZS

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,977 mi
Last recorded135,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR61 GZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 135,977 miles

Offside Front slight play in top arm ball joints

Fail 7 Jan 2026 135,977 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,196 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 127,196 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,938 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp o/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 111,437 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))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 101,576 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper, no sharp edges at time of test

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes in all top arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in 2 parts of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to rear bumper, no sharp edges at time of test

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes in all top arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 91,811 miles

All front top suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 79,959 miles

exhaust emissions not registering .........

rear inner brake pad thickness not visable ........

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,603 miles

rear tyres on wearbars

Pass 27 May 2017 54,888 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 54,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 35,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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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CR61 GZS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 CR61 GZS, 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 CR61 GZS registered?

CR61 GZS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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