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B3 BYF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,176 mi
Last recorded197,176 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 197,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 197,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 168,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 165,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 163,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 153,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 147,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 131,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,619 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,443 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,996 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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B3 BYF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B3 BYF, 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

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What year was B3 BYF registered?

B3 BYF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is B3 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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