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VE61 NHX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,996 mi
Last recorded150,996 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 NHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 150,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 150,899 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated electronic parking brake cannot be taken off after its applied (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 149,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 147,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 135,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 135,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,036 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 132,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 123,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 105,983 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

near side rear quarter damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,096 miles

engine cover fitted

near side rear quarter damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted

near side rear quarter damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,746 miles

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

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

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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VE61 NHX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE61 NHX, 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 VE61 NHX registered?

VE61 NHX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is VE61 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 NHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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