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YB61 KTO

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

230,651 mi
Last recorded230,651 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 KTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 230,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 218,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 205,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 205,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 183,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 160,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 160,902 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 140,400 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 140,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 120,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,502 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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YB61 KTO is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB61 KTO, 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 YB61 KTO registered?

YB61 KTO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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