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FT61 VZA

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 123,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,402 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 123,389 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn appears to be loose in lower hub mounting,doesnt appear to be fitted correctly compared to n/s ,knocking present when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 120,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 100,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 100,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,044 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover-under trays fitted

exhaust centre clamps deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,942 miles

Offside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,596 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 VZA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

FT61 VZA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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