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SB61 SYW

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,847 mi
Last recorded161,847 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 SYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Borderline

Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 153,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 103,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 92,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 71,537 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 SYW is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB61 SYW, 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 SB61 SYW registered?

SB61 SYW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is SB61 SYW safe to buy?

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