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EO12 BXW

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 BXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 104,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,755 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 97,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,988 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,154 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing slight abnormal tread wear

Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 13/17 and showing abnormal tread wear

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted that restrict the view to certain items

Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damp/fluid stains around bleed nipple area and caliper body on offside front. No leak detected under pressure during test

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 8 May 2019 52,286 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 52,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 44,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO12 BXW is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO12 BXW, 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 EO12 BXW registered?

EO12 BXW is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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