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FT61 VYR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,145 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 123,145 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,120 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 113,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,619 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,179 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 63,179 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,639 miles

Central Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,713 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,126 miles

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 VYR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

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

Is FT61 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 VYR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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