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SW61 HFB

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 HFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 148,807 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 148,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 139,084 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,587 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 131,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 118,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,803 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 90,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,520 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One part in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One part in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,476 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One part in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has cut threw to cords,but within requirements

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 HFB is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HFB, 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 SW61 HFB registered?

SW61 HFB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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