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261 SMB

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 SMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 123,317 miles

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

Offside Front disc gaurd loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,189 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bushes starting to crack front upper suspension arms

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,589 miles

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

engine undertrays / undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine undertrays / undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 65,757 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 56,812 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 47,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,325 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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261 SMB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 261 SMB, 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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261 SMB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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