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B23 SSH

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,417 mi
Last recorded169,417 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 SSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 169,417 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 162,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 157,670 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 157,670 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 156,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 148,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,105 miles

emission to clean

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B23 SSH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B23 SSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B23 SSH?

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What year was B23 SSH registered?

B23 SSH is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is B23 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 SSH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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