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LY61 CHV

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,544 mi
Last recorded37,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 CHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,544 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 37,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 36,290 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 36,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 31,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,771 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,340 miles

offside rear tyre feathering

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords.

Rear Outer both o/s + n/s tyre has cut or cuts to a sidewall but not reaching the cords.

factoryfitted engine safety speed limiter does not allow to test for diesel smoke test.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,415 miles

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

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 CHV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY61 CHV, 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 CHV registered?

LY61 CHV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LY61 CHV safe to buy?

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