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BN12 DVP

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,119 mi
Last recorded165,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 165,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 144,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,204 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken partially protruding from bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2017 91,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

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 DVP is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver 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 BN12 DVP, 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 BN12 DVP registered?

BN12 DVP is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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