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BN12 OSM

2012 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 98,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,995 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,585 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 86,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre splitting around inner/outer edges of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,775 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 74,188 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has water condensation inside light unit (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,451 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 OSM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 OSM registered?

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

Is BN12 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 OSM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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