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DA61 JYB

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,641 mi
Last recorded201,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 JYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 201,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 195,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slight spongy

Fail 18 Jan 2025 195,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 187,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension lower rear arm bush worn .... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 177,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 172,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 167,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on both edges and on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on both edges and on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn and lipped, offside worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,367 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .........

Pass 25 Jan 2018 142,402 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2018 142,402 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,762 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,285 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 JYB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

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

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