CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK12 VDD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,239 mi
Last recorded120,239 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 120,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 119,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LAMP ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Obligatory mirror insecure INSIDE MIRROR INSECURE (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak LEAKING AND WEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. TEMPORARY WHEEL ONLY DIFFERNENT SIZE (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,672 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2023 98,043 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,037 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Inside mirror missing (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,919 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,273 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f very slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner brake pad appears worn further investigation required

Pass 21 Jan 2019 52,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,342 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 44,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 38,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,087 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK12 VDD 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 VDD, 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

How do I check the history of BK12 VDD?

You can check the full history of BK12 VDD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK12 VDD registered?

BK12 VDD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BK12 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VDD 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.

Does BK12 VDD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK12 VDD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.