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BK12 SXH

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,833 mi
Last recorded147,833 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 147,833 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 147,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,383 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2022 136,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 132,101 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,009 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 130,007 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,017 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,780 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,039 miles

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

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

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

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 SXH is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK12 SXH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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