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HD12 BVF

2012 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,024 mi
Last recorded165,024 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 BVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 165,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 165,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 163,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2025 163,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 161,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 159,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belts NOT checked rear seats down.

Fail 28 Jun 2023 159,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb NOT fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belts NOT checked rear seats down.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 157,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2021 155,956 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 153,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 150,420 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 147,400 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,963 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,961 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 97,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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HD12 BVF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD12 BVF, 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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HD12 BVF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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