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RF61 DLV

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,535 mi
Last recorded146,535 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 DLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 146,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,531 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 106,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,961 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,148 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,727 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (& nail/puncture) (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

item removed from drivers view

Fail 29 Dec 2015 49,832 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (& nail/puncture) (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

item removed from drivers view

Fail 24 Dec 2015 49,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF61 DLV is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF61 DLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF61 DLV registered?

RF61 DLV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is RF61 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 DLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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