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FT61 VVM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 133,775 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 124,408 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 124,408 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,406 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,960 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 91,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 85,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 64,496 miles

tracking may need attention

Fail 10 Feb 2018 64,496 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn on inner treads 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

tracking may need attention

Pass 11 Feb 2017 54,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VVM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

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

Is FT61 VVM safe to buy?

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