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AJ61 FOT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,175 mi
Last recorded152,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FOT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 152,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 144,523 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 144,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 136,284 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, shock absorber mount (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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,929 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 128,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,295 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,295 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,379 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,031 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ61 FOT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 FOT, 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 AJ61 FOT registered?

AJ61 FOT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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