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BK12 FXV

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,337 mi
Last recorded192,337 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 192,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 181,090 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 181,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 171,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 171,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 163,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 155,720 miles

Both headlamp aims adjusted down

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 155,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlamp aims adjusted down

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,007 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers obscuring many testable components

Fail 15 Feb 2019 143,007 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp must be roved and/or air intake assembly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working tell tale comes on momentarily (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers obscuring many testable components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FXV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

BK12 FXV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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