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BF12 OYJ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,918 mi
Last recorded196,918 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 196,918 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 196,917 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 179,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 163,842 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,147 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,349 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,356 miles

Rear 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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BF12 OYJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF12 OYJ, 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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BF12 OYJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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