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GY61 VTU

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,018 mi
Last recorded141,018 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 141,018 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4x Upper & N/SF lower arm (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,905 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 111,533 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,321 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 102,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,300 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,538 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,190 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 57,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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GY61 VTU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY61 VTU, 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

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What year was GY61 VTU registered?

GY61 VTU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is GY61 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 VTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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