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BN12 DVF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,193 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 132,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,232 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,918 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,030 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,030 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
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BN12 DVF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BN12 DVF, 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 BN12 DVF registered?

BN12 DVF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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