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BN12 DWM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,161 mi
Last recorded130,161 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,161 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlight loose

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2024 124,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp Slightly Loose - Not Insecure

Rear Axle & Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 124,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp Slightly Loose - Not Insecure

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

Rear Axle & Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 114,097 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 114,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 99,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,841 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,535 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,582 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 DWM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

BN12 DWM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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