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BN12 DVJ

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,907 mi
Last recorded162,907 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 162,907 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2026 162,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 147,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 147,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 134,452 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 134,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 120,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 108,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 92,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,405 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 DVJ 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 71.4%.

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 DVJ, 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 BN12 DVJ?

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What year was BN12 DVJ registered?

BN12 DVJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BN12 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 DVJ have outstanding finance?

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