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BK12 XGN

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,508 miles

Rear subframe corrosion

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 80,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,718 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front rear arm rear appliance bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front rear arm rear appliance bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 61,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 43,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XGN is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

BK12 XGN is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BK12 XGN safe to buy?

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