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WL61 HSO

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,550 mi
Last recorded162,550 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 HSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 162,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 152,637 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 152,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,181 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 130,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,581 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 106,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise change now or asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides advise change amber coated bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,519 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,454 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 31,454 miles

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

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

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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WL61 HSO is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL61 HSO, 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 WL61 HSO registered?

WL61 HSO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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