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KN12 BFZ

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,586 mi
Last recorded137,586 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 BFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 137,586 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 130,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 64,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 63,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,601 miles

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,532 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,289 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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KN12 BFZ is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KN12 BFZ, 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 KN12 BFZ registered?

KN12 BFZ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 BFZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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