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BK12 NVB

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 106,932 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside rear door and arch - door is stiff to open

Fail 11 Aug 2026 106,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside rear door and arch - door is stiff to open

Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,379 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

advise signs of water leak

Fail 12 Aug 2025 101,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

advise signs of water leak

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,765 miles

Nearside rear door damaged but can still be opened

Fail 20 Aug 2024 95,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside rear door damaged but can still be opened

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,075 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged but still function

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 87,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,784 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,872 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NVB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 NVB registered?

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

Is BK12 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 NVB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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