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SB61 VSZ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,168 mi
Last recorded165,168 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 165,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 161,878 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush spit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 158,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 154,770 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge 225/50/17

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 147,023 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 147,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 141,547 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 141,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 139,059 miles

both front tyres at 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,255 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,864 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 33,864 miles

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

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

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 VSZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSZ, 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 SB61 VSZ registered?

SB61 VSZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is SB61 VSZ safe to buy?

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