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BV12 XJU

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,841 mi
Last recorded141,841 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 141,841 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 141,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,751 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF suspension arm bushes worn and allowing deflection under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 131,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF suspension arm bushes worn and allowing deflection under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,607 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,473 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,781 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 61,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,523 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,523 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (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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BV12 XJU is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJU, 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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BV12 XJU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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