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2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,023 mi
Last recorded183,023 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 183,023 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 169,850 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 169,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 164,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 158,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 154,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 149,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,154 miles

Exhaust Centre Clamp Corroded/Weak

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 5 Mar 2018 123,149 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust Centre Clamp Corroded/Weak

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,303 miles

small cut in tread of the nearside front tyre

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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SH12 BKD is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH12 BKD, 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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SH12 BKD is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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