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BN12 DWL

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,799 mi
Last recorded204,799 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 204,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2024 204,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2023 184,916 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 184,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 131,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 131,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2-3mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2-3mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2-3mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2-3mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm damage to outer shoulder 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,207 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on outer edge also contains a nail

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 DWL 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 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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

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

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