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SY61 ZRV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ZRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 144,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 133,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 127,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake disc backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate loose but still secured in place (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,450 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and not fully secured but not likely to become detached

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas but it doesn't restrict the drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Osr outher light unit cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 72,483 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour osr indicator showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Osr outher light unit cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 61,528 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,020 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 49,020 miles

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

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

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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SY61 ZRV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY61 ZRV, 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 SY61 ZRV registered?

SY61 ZRV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SY61 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 ZRV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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