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SD61 PXS

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,223 mi
Last recorded174,223 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 PXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 174,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 173,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 151,592 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 150,022 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 121,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,647 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ect ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 48,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges & worn close to legal limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,393 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 24,393 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SD61 PXS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PXS, 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 SD61 PXS registered?

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

Is SD61 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 PXS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD61 PXS have outstanding finance?

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