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FT61 YLD

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,573 mi
Last recorded144,573 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 YLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 144,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 120,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 104,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 104,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,239 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,350 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 58,607 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

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

Nearside rear light unit cracked.

Nearside rear light unit has had a temporary repair.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators and perished.

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators and perished.

Nearside rear tyre has a split on the inner side wall.

Offside rear tyre has a split on the inner side wall.

Fail 26 May 2017 58,607 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light unit. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

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

Nearside rear light unit cracked.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators and perished.

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators and perished.

Nearside rear tyre has a split on the inner side wall.

Offside rear tyre has a split on the inner side wall.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear headlight lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YLD is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 YLD, 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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FT61 YLD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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