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BL12 EOU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,407 mi
Last recorded188,407 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 188,407 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 188,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 171,883 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 171,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 159,499 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 154,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,325 miles

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,108 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,108 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 73,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,381 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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BL12 EOU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL12 EOU, 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 BL12 EOU registered?

BL12 EOU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is BL12 EOU safe to buy?

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