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AV12 BZX

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,785 mi
Last recorded143,785 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 143,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2025 139,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 136,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,227 miles

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2019 120,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 108,136 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,248 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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AV12 BZX is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV12 BZX, 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 AV12 BZX registered?

AV12 BZX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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