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BV12 USO

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,114 mi
Last recorded151,114 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 USO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 151,114 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 151,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes off after a few minutes (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 9 May 2019 142,645 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 119,490 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 119,490 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 94,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 94,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split on the inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 63,737 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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BV12 USO is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV12 USO, 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 BV12 USO registered?

BV12 USO is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BV12 USO safe to buy?

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