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DP12 BCU

2012 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,253 mi
Last recorded131,253 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inside bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 127,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 101,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

adaptive headlight indicating lamp on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,781 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated 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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DP12 BCU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DP12 BCU, 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 DP12 BCU registered?

DP12 BCU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is DP12 BCU safe to buy?

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