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BN12 HDY

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,832 mi
Last recorded149,832 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 149,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 141,578 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel u/j going into steering rack slight free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,818 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 121,732 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 24 May 2022 121,732 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 112,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 109,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 96,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 84,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 57,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,105 miles

Nail N/S/F tyre.

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 HDY is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

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

Is BN12 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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