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FT61 VVX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,979 mi
Last recorded156,979 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 156,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,137 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 132,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,862 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 117,862 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,539 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,626 miles

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

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

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 VVX 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 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 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 VVX registered?

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

Is FT61 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 VVX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT61 VVX have outstanding finance?

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