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BD12 UPV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,198 mi
Last recorded161,198 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 161,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 147,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 200,898 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022
Fail 7 Apr 2022 200,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 164,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,925 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,862 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,832 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UPV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

BD12 UPV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is BD12 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 UPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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