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BT12 XYU

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,534 mi
Last recorded127,534 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 127,534 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,504 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,179 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 116,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (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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BT12 XYU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYU, 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 BT12 XYU registered?

BT12 XYU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is BT12 XYU safe to buy?

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