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EN61 SZE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 SZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat back / forward mechanism slightly worn

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close on inner and outer treads /also numerous small cuts to treads / sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc discoloured / overheated ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked for noise because of excessive brake bind

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc discoloured / overheated ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked for noise because of excessive brake bind

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body protective shields obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,351 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2022 75,351 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,086 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted blocking view

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,470 miles

under body and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,469 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper has damp stain on body from piston area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has been overheated (3.5.1i)

under body and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner fitted to outside (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,256 miles

Offside Front slight damage to tyre outer sidewall / parking rib

under bonnet and under body sheilds fitted obscuiring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 35,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight damage to tyre outer sidewall / parking rib

under bonnet and under body sheilds fitted obscuiring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,611 miles

front wipers smeary in operation

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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EN61 SZE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN61 SZE, 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 EN61 SZE registered?

EN61 SZE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for EN61 SZE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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