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DE61 XKH

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,631 mi
Last recorded170,631 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 170,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 157,268 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges/shoulders

Pass 1 May 2024 143,754 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 143,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 137,236 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 137,236 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front due to auto headlight not staying in one position (constant moving) (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 132,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 132,018 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight aims continuously moving (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,308 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,998 miles

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

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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DE61 XKH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 DE61 XKH, 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 DE61 XKH registered?

DE61 XKH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is DE61 XKH safe to buy?

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