CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV12 UTM

2012 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,073 mi
Last recorded157,073 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 157,073 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 146,753 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,367 miles

Rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,602 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover droped

Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover droped

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,195 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped

Fail 13 Sep 2022 114,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,241 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to 1.6 throughout tread and wo0rn almost void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,063 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV12 UTM is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTM, 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

How do I check the history of BV12 UTM?

You can check the full history of BV12 UTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV12 UTM registered?

BV12 UTM is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BV12 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 UTM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV12 UTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV12 UTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.