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MW61 GLJ

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,913 mi
Last recorded123,913 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 GLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,913 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front upper / front arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

nearside rear inner and outer lamps slightly damaged

oil leak / possible transmission leak

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,913 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front upper / front arm ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

nearside rear inner and outer lamps slightly damaged

oil leak / possible transmission leak

slight corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 122,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 109,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 70,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,429 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,751 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,172 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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MW61 GLJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MW61 GLJ, 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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MW61 GLJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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