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FT61 VYM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 72,860 miles

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Fail 11 May 2023 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,909 miles

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

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,806 miles

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,158 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,502 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 36,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VYM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

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

Is FT61 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 VYM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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