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BR04 TEX

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,880 mi
Last recorded137,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 TEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm inner bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm inner bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2025 129,548 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm inner bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm inner bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm inner bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm inner bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,297 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2022 114,297 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2.7mm and worn on inner edge and slight damage to sidewall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,805 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 107,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 May 2019 88,170 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front brake pads low

offside front brake disc corroding on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2018 80,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 80,993 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 75,341 miles

exhaust centre sleeve nearly rotted through.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,902 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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BR04 TEX is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BR04 TEX, 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 BR04 TEX registered?

BR04 TEX is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is BR04 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 TEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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