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RJ61 VOT

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,648 mi
Last recorded205,648 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 VOT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 205,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 203,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 201,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 199,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attacheed to the wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attacheed to the shoker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm banana (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine bay undertray

Pass 23 Sep 2022 193,109 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 193,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 187,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 182,382 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf x2 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions are too clean

Fail 22 Sep 2020 182,382 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf x2 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

emissions are too clean

Pass 21 Sep 2019 173,215 miles

front pads wearing low-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriorated-x2 front wishbone arms slight play-

Pass 23 Aug 2018 156,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RJ61 VOT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RJ61 VOT, 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 RJ61 VOT registered?

RJ61 VOT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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