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FT61 VWR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,321 mi
Last recorded131,321 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,901 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 129,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,896 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,770 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,090 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 90,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,032 miles

Front pads wearing thin.

Pass 11 May 2016 50,517 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 50,517 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,447 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin in centre

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 VWR 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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

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

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