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BN12 DVU

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,822 mi
Last recorded171,822 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 171,822 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 156,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 130,884 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 130,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,302 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 119,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,480 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 92,957 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,299 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 DVU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU?

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What year was BN12 DVU registered?

BN12 DVU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BN12 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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