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BJ51 BEN

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,287 mi
Last recorded105,287 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD ON 3MM

Fail 18 Sep 2025 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD ON 3MM

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,490 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,271 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,258 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,609 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low, wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,851 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some items

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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BJ51 BEN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BJ51 BEN, 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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BJ51 BEN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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