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BT12 XEA

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 137,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 135,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 133,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,345 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner edge (slight undulation) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,445 miles

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

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 Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,989 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear

Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,152 miles

Near side front and offside rear tyres damaged on outer walls

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,358 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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BT12 XEA 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 92.3%.

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 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 BT12 XEA, 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 BT12 XEA registered?

BT12 XEA is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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