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FT61 TPY

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 TPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 98,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,891 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 83,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 69,700 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,067 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,614 miles

emissions too clean to record

Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions too clean to record

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,550 miles

Offside Rear tyre has run flat marks on side wall

Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2of 3 washer jets blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre has run flat marks on side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,968 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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FT61 TPY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FT61 TPY, 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 FT61 TPY registered?

FT61 TPY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is FT61 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 TPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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