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FT61 VCG

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,560 mi
Last recorded163,560 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 163,560 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread - stone chip/burst

Pass 3 Oct 2025 156,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn beyond legal limits on inside edge - smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded around bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn beyond legal limits on inside edge - smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,549 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 143,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,206 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,091 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,937 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,899 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 64,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,762 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 VCG 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 86.7%.

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 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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

FT61 VCG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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