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BN12 DXS

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 135,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,979 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 96,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,467 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 94,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,320 miles

TB & SERV?..((0.50))225/50/17 X 4,,PLASTICS ETC,,SERV MESSAGE ON DASH

Fail 27 Mar 2020 93,320 miles

TB & SERV?..((0.50))225/50/17 X 4,,PLASTICS ETC,,SERV MESSAGE ON DASH

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,385 miles

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

front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,526 miles

coolant level low - no sign of any leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,804 miles

n/s/r tyre excessive wear on outer edge

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,850 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,762 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 DXS is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

BN12 DXS is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BN12 DXS safe to buy?

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