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DG61 TYK

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

245,887 mi
Last recorded245,887 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 245,887 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 241,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 228,548 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 216,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 201,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 191,189 miles

Offside slight plat at rack end

Pass 20 Aug 2019 172,874 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 162,578 miles

Offside Front slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2018 153,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,874 miles

n,s,f tyre is at 3mm

rear discs corroded and lipped

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,874 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads almost to metal (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,560 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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DG61 TYK is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 DG61 TYK, 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 DG61 TYK registered?

DG61 TYK is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is DG61 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 TYK 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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