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BD12 SVV

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,934 mi
Last recorded148,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 148,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,030 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,313 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 129,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 129,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 121,868 miles

Centre exhaust clamp rusty

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,464 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

boot struts failed

front brakes squealing

Fail 9 Jan 2020 112,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

boot struts failed

front brakes squealing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 82,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 66,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 51,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,528 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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BD12 SVV is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD12 SVV, 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 BD12 SVV registered?

BD12 SVV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is BD12 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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