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FT61 YLE

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,256 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 99,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,766 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 65,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,687 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 37,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,328 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidwall

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidwall

Offside Rear unable to check seatbelt child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 22,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidwall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidwall

Offside Rear unable to check seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,634 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 YLE is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

FT61 YLE is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is FT61 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 YLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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