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FJ61 VBX

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,567 mi
Last recorded193,567 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 193,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 181,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2024 173,196 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 172,965 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 172,387 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,302 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 166,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 154,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 134,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,242 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 110,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,221 miles

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

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

SERVICE DUE

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,221 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

SERVICE DUE

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,181 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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FJ61 VBX is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ61 VBX, 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 FJ61 VBX registered?

FJ61 VBX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is FJ61 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ61 VBX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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