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SB61 SZF

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,129 mi
Last recorded178,129 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 SZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 178,129 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 177,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 171,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 171,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,097 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides . (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides . (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 160,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing . (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides . (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides . (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 152,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and perished between treads 1420 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads - 1420 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides . (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,415 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides . (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on rear wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,026 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,075 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,435 miles

n/s/r shocky dirt cover insecure and damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2015 56,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r shocky dirt cover insecure and damaged

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 SZF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

SB61 SZF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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