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BN12 SSV

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

279,192 mi
Last recorded279,192 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 279,192 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 279,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 236,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

O/s and N/s rear tyres has flat spots.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 236,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

O/s and N/s rear tyres has flat spots.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 190,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 190,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 169,360 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,315 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 148,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 116,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,365 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front rake pads getting and front brake discs have lipp

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 SSV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

BN12 SSV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BN12 SSV safe to buy?

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