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BT12 KVB

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

230,919 mi
Last recorded230,919 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 KVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 230,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 217,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 202,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 189,078 miles

Emissions to low to read

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining(225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 177,370 miles

Engine covers and under trays

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

No smoke detected on emission test

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 164,215 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 164,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 151,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damage to rim protector but Tyre is good

Rear seats not fitted in position at time of test so seat belts not tested to take passengers in rear

Fail 11 May 2018 151,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 89w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre damage to rim protector but Tyre is good

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

Rear seats not fitted in position at time of test so seat belts not tested to take passengers in rear

Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 139,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,129 miles

Emission test carried out, too clean for readings.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BT12 KVB is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT12 KVB, 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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BT12 KVB is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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