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LY61 AOW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,466 mi
Last recorded112,466 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 112,466 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 112,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested levelling system malfuction (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 100,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and out of shape, has flat spots all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several large cut on inner and outer sidewalls, no cords visible, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 74,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,301 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 21 Dec 2015 47,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,925 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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LY61 AOW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY61 AOW, 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 LY61 AOW registered?

LY61 AOW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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