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FR61 GTF

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 GTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 131,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 114,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 102,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 90,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17, ~3mm, worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm, worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,632 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,628 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,701 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to deform but within test parameters

Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,675 miles

o/side rear tyre is worn on the outer edge plus has small cracks in it

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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FR61 GTF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FR61 GTF, 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 FR61 GTF registered?

FR61 GTF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is FR61 GTF safe to buy?

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