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FD61 YHP

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,152 mi
Last recorded163,152 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 163,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 155,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 149,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 146,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 143,504 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 140,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2020 138,031 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 138,028 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,065 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres low/worn uneven

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,825 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,825 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads slightly low

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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FD61 YHP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 FD61 YHP, 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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FD61 YHP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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