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DS61 ZBR

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ZBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 133,106 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,272 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 118,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Goes to floor (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Floor has a wire insecure and loose

Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,319 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,100 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,100 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,733 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,221 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DS61 ZBR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS61 ZBR, 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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DS61 ZBR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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