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SH12 BNU

2012 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,624 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 148,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 135,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,880 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 131,880 miles

Emissions not tested central exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,759 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))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 115,759 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 97,413 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 78,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,158 miles

very small cuts in the front tyre treads

Pass 12 May 2016 47,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,643 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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SH12 BNU is a 2012 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BNU, 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 SH12 BNU registered?

SH12 BNU is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SH12 BNU safe to buy?

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