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AO61 WCU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,101 mi
Last recorded161,101 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 161,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 150,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 150,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 139,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2019 129,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,778 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2018 117,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread off (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread off (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,964 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock absorbers both n/side and o/side (2.7.3)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,107 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,609 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO61 WCU 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 60%.

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 AO61 WCU, 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 AO61 WCU registered?

AO61 WCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is AO61 WCU safe to buy?

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