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SB61 NPV

2012 Audi A4

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,875 mi
Last recorded159,875 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 NPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 159,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Corrosion to wing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 159,550 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking in (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Corrosion to wing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 132,742 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe sleeve corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,349 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 5 Jul 2018 83,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,717 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

rear brake pads low need attention asap

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 53,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SB61 NPV is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB61 NPV, 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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SB61 NPV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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