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SW61 FTF

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 121,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 107,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,842 miles

Emission value 0.55

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2023 102,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 102,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,030 miles

Central exhaust middle box missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high tried to adjust but at maximum limit (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high tried to adjust but at maximum limit (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust middle box missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,856 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,860 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW61 FTF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SW61 FTF, 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 SW61 FTF registered?

SW61 FTF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is SW61 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 FTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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