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BN12 XBR

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,675 mi
Last recorded176,675 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 176,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 167,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 156,602 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 156,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,242 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,185 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,775 miles

undetected peak exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,004 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 115,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,498 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,748 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

undetected peak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undetected peak exhaust emissins

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 XBR is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBR, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 XBR?

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What year was BN12 XBR registered?

BN12 XBR is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BN12 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XBR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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