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BD12 SXT

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,441 mi
Last recorded167,441 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 167,441 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 161,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 161,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 154,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 148,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 148,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached insecure o/side (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,69 mm mid tread cracking tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,42mm mid tread . cracking in tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 129,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and splitting in tread.

Offside Rear tyre perishing and splitting in tread.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,747 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all tyres slightly age cracking

center exhaust clamp rusted

cud not check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer side wall and pershing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in inner edge cannot be fixed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect probably causing uneven wear on the rear tyres (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear seat belt checked but child seat not disturbed

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect probably causing uneven wear on rear tyres (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge + perished and cracked

slight noise from front of engine suspect may be from aux belt tensioner pully

Nearside Rear tyre at legal req of 1.6mm inside edge. badly worn unevenly on inside of tyre. and cracked and perished. will need replacing very soon

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,966 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,966 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,393 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 SXT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD12 SXT, 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 BD12 SXT registered?

BD12 SXT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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