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RE12 BGF

2012 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,616 mi
Last recorded122,616 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 BGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,616 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 122,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 119,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL=245/40/18=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 119,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL=245/40/18=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,124 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 116,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,373 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,373 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,617 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 91,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,627 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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RE12 BGF is a 2012 Audi A4 in Grey 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 RE12 BGF, 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 RE12 BGF registered?

RE12 BGF is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RE12 BGF safe to buy?

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