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LC61 ZJY

2012 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,465 mi
Last recorded129,465 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 ZJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 129,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 121,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 112,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cotrol arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,378 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2.0mm and worn very close to the lipped discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2.0mm and worn very close to the lipped discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing low inner sides/edges

Pass 3 Dec 2018 80,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 703,515 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 70,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front wipers worn/smearing

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,098 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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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LC61 ZJY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC61 ZJY, 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 LC61 ZJY registered?

LC61 ZJY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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