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DA61 BYR

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,727 mi
Last recorded50,727 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 50,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2024 48,246 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 x 50 x 17 ..both front tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,678 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 44,855 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,396 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,930 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,309 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 32,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 29,389 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obstructing some components

Fail 30 Dec 2016 29,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 23,381 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 17,661 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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DA61 BYR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DA61 BYR, 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 DA61 BYR registered?

DA61 BYR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is DA61 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 BYR 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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