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BN12 XVV

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,928 mi
Last recorded190,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 190,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 168,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 164,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 156,755 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,998 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 138,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 121,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

BN12 XVV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BN12 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 XVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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