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FT61 YMS

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,161 mi
Last recorded144,161 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,161 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 142,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 142,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,281 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 140,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,008 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,088 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,815 miles

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 YMS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

FT61 YMS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is FT61 YMS safe to buy?

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