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OE61 BRZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 BRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2026 60,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,774 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2022 49,691 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 49,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,702 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,453 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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OE61 BRZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE61 BRZ, 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 OE61 BRZ registered?

OE61 BRZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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