2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · EL61 LOU
2012 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,550 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL61 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 127,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EL61 LOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A4 (EL61 LOU) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EL61 LOU Mileage History
- 01/04/2025115,823 mi
- 02/04/2025115,823 mi
- 31/03/2026127,504 mi+11,681 mi
- 02/04/2026127,550 mi+46 mi
- 07/04/2026127,550 mi
Average of roughly 11,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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