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BN12 VFA

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,954 mi
Last recorded168,954 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 168,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 167,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 162,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 158,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 155,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 149,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,619 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 106,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,865 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VFA is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

BN12 VFA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BN12 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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