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FT61 VTN

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,342 mi
Last recorded165,342 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 165,342 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 151,379 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 151,379 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread 225 / 50 r 17 98 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 138,472 miles

Nearside Front rear arm ball joint possibly leaked fluid

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 138,472 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front rear arm ball joint possibly leaked fluid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,632 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm ball joint bush.. **as marked** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm ball joint bush.. **as marked** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp arm ball joint bush. **as marked** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp arm ball joint bush. **as marked** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 101,234 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,894 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,904 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,317 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 VTN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

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

Is FT61 VTN safe to buy?

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