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BK12 DAO

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,362 mi
Last recorded117,362 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 117,362 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2026 117,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,470 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,427 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,639 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm replace as a matter of urgency (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm replace as a matter of urgency (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,986 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,531 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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BK12 DAO 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 BK12 DAO, 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 BK12 DAO registered?

BK12 DAO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BK12 DAO safe to buy?

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