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BN62 WXD

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 WXD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 153,173 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 153,139 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 149,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 149,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - 3 mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s outer pad 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f lower / rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe punctured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - 3 mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s outer pad 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f lower / rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 122,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 111,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,374 miles

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 WXD 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 69.2%.

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 WXD, 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 BN62 WXD registered?

BN62 WXD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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