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BN12 ORT

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,776 mi
Last recorded154,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ORT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 154,776 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 154,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 148,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 148,267 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 145,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 126,725 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,042 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,890 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 ORT is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

BN12 ORT is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BN12 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ORT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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