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LB61 OBM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,190 mi
Last recorded128,190 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 OBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 128,190 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner(both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2026 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner(both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 119,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r

front brake pads getting low (o/s

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven wear on the n/s/r tyres inner edge o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 6 Sep 2019 53,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

uneven wear on the n/s/r tyres inner edge o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,489 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,575 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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LB61 OBM 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 LB61 OBM, 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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LB61 OBM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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