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VE61 ZVB

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

253,962 mi
Last recorded253,962 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ZVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 253,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 223,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 182,075 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 182,075 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,086 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,407 miles

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 ZVB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

VE61 ZVB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is VE61 ZVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 ZVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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