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DG61 BNL

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,015 mi
Last recorded128,015 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 BNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 128,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,154 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,564 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,647 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant level low.

Vehicle very muddy underneath.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,065 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on very inside edge.

Both rear tyres worn on very inside edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,289 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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DG61 BNL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG61 BNL, 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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DG61 BNL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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