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FV61 SVZ

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 SVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 86,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 81,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 69,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 64,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear approx 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear approx 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,494 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,542 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,100 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,749 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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FV61 SVZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV61 SVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV61 SVZ?

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What year was FV61 SVZ registered?

FV61 SVZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FV61 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 SVZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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