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BN62 VPV

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,760 mi
Last recorded187,760 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 187,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 181,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 168,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 168,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 147,825 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 120,387 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,676 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 69,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 69,679 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 52,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2016 52,140 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BN62 VPV is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN62 VPV, 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 BN62 VPV registered?

BN62 VPV is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BN62 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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