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BN12 SVO

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,447 mi
Last recorded161,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 161,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 156,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 154,653 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,222 miles

Brake Pad Wear Lamp Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Covers + Shields fitted

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 123,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides - 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad Wear Lamp Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Covers + Shields fitted

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 117,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,945 miles

osr shocker has a slight misting of oil

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,821 miles

n/s/r tyre mishaped and tread depth remaining 2-4mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,313 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,908 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 68,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 SVO is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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