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SD61 PXR

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,742 mi
Last recorded172,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 PXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 172,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 158,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 89,784 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,698 miles

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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SD61 PXR is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD61 PXR, 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

How do I check the history of SD61 PXR?

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What year was SD61 PXR registered?

SD61 PXR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is SD61 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 PXR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD61 PXR have outstanding finance?

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