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YA61 AMX

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,582 mi
Last recorded150,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 AMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 150,582 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 150,579 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 142,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,173 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 128,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section clamps corroded and broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,228 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 87,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,381 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,248 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,418 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,431 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 46,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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YA61 AMX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA61 AMX, 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 YA61 AMX registered?

YA61 AMX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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