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FT61 VSK

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,733 mi
Last recorded188,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 188,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2025 184,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 176,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 158,726 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 158,726 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars

emissions too clean too register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 24 Jun 2021 128,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,301 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on 2mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,856 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 68,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 16 Feb 2015 58,543 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres getting low

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

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