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FT61 VVH

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 123,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,443 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Jun 2025 112,443 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords tyre is also out of shape 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/50/17

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 May 2024 101,924 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 94,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2023 94,795 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2022 86,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm outer bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,389 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,582 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 VVH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

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

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