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BN12 HVM

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,741 mi
Last recorded136,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,741 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,768 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 128,762 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,032 miles

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

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))

exhaust joining section (middle) corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 120,043 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 120,003 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 112,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,749 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,082 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 65,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,770 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 HVM 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 75%.

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 HVM, 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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BN12 HVM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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