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LO61 EMX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,629 mi
Last recorded178,629 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 EMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 178,629 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arm bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Undertray damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 178,629 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arm bush's splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Undertray damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 162,925 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 148,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,504 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,017 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 103,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,778 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Under trays fited

Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fited

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,611 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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LO61 EMX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black 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 LO61 EMX, 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 LO61 EMX registered?

LO61 EMX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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