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FT61 VWL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 44,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,389 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking due to age

Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R tyre cracking due to age

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 VWL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

FT61 VWL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 2012.

Is FT61 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 VWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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