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GL61 MWZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,217 mi
Last recorded192,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 MWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 192,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 189,375 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 185,378 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 182,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 176,833 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,219 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2021 165,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2020 154,565 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 154,565 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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 134,323 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Fail 27 Dec 2018 134,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,842 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,777 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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GL61 MWZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GL61 MWZ, 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 GL61 MWZ registered?

GL61 MWZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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