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FT61 TVL

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,016 mi
Last recorded173,016 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 173,016 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 173,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 157,532 miles

Both rear tyre's starting to wear on edge's

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 133,928 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both arms bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor and heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,721 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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FT61 TVL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

FT61 TVL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is FT61 TVL safe to buy?

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