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BN12 HCZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,703 mi
Last recorded179,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 179,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 169,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 153,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 146,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 138,027 miles

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded and broken

Fail 17 Jun 2021 138,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded and broken

Nearside Rear tyre bold inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,602 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 109,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,124 miles

Bothe rear ytres are slightly mis shaped(oval). Both front tyres are near limit of wear.

Coverd fitted to floor/sills/engine

Zero Smoke

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,124 miles

Bothe rear ytres are slightly mis shaped(oval). Both front tyres are near limit of wear.

Coverd fitted to floor/sills/engine

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Zero Smoke

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front 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 HCZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

BN12 HCZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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