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BJ62 BYD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,367 mi
Last recorded190,367 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 190,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 190,367 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,931 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side brake control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 168,925 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side brake control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 154,418 miles

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

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 19 May 2020 138,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise vehicle has passed emissions test, but due to very low results, unable to provide a print out

Pass 21 Jun 2018 133,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 196,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 192,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,518 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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BJ62 BYD 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 72.7%.

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 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 BJ62 BYD, 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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BJ62 BYD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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