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FT61 TYD

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,912 mi
Last recorded147,912 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 147,912 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (spring support arm) inner bush starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and broken but exhaust doesn't appear to be leaking

offside front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2025 147,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end too big for driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (spring support arm) inner bush starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and broken but exhaust doesn't appear to be leaking

offside front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,470 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 137,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,004 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 129,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,461 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 120,461 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,574 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper rear arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,853 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 88,286 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2018 77,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 65,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,273 miles

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

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

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 TYD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

FT61 TYD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FT61 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 TYD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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