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BN12 DVO

2012 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 82,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 74,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 70,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,412 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 44,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 10,801 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,689 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished and cracking between tread

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking between tread

offside rear tyre perished and cracking between tread

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

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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BN12 DVO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BN12 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

BN12 DVO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DVO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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