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FT61 YCA

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,793 mi
Last recorded270,793 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 YCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 270,793 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 270,793 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 248,804 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 220,870 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 196,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 138,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,209 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,903 miles

Offside front shock absorber has a misting of oil.

Windscreen wipers are worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YCA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

FT61 YCA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is FT61 YCA safe to buy?

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