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VA61 AZG

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,660 mi
Last recorded155,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 AZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 155,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 155,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 126,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 105,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 105,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,328 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 103,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 75,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:2mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view missing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,770 miles

child seat fitted offside rear seat belt not checked

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres worn severely on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn severely on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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VA61 AZG is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA61 AZG, 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 VA61 AZG registered?

VA61 AZG is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is VA61 AZG safe to buy?

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