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LY61 CHL

2012 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 CHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35ZR19Y Extra Load Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front top engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,396 miles

hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,675 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 67,675 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front nick ion side wall tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,771 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,365 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 CHL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

LY61 CHL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is LY61 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 CHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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